Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:31:38 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0004592
Metabolite Identification
Common NameSpheroidenone
DescriptionSpheroidenone is a carotenoid derivative belonging to the chemical class of terpenoids. It is primarily recognized as a metabolite in various bacterial species, particularly within the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides. Spheroidenone plays a significant role in photoprotection, as it scavenges reactive oxygen species, thereby preventing cellular damage; this is evidenced by its ability to limit the penetration of singlet oxygen into the cytoplasm (PMID:40198437 ). The compound is structurally similar to spheroidene, differing only by the presence of an additional carbonyl group, which may influence its biological functions and interactions (PMID:30387609 ). Spheroidenone is also involved in the biosynthesis of other terpenoids, with its production being affected by the availability of isoprene precursors (PMID:39626274 ). Furthermore, it has been identified among pharmacologically active components in various natural sources, suggesting potential antioxidant properties (PMID:34845587 ). Its spectral characteristics have been analyzed in relation to other carotenoids, contributing to the understanding of carotenoid binding proteins and their functional roles in photosynthetic organisms (PMID:31720635 ). Overall, spheroidenone is a crucial metabolite with implications in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,26E)-2-Methoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,26,30-dodecaen-3-oneChEBI
3,4-Didehydro-1,2,7',8-tetrahydro-1-methoxy-2-oxo-psi,psi-caroteneChEBI
all-trans-Spheroiden-2-oneChEBI
SpheroidenoneChEBI
Spheroiden-2-oneKEGG
Molecular FormulaC41H58O2
Average Mass582.913
Monoisotopic Mass582.443681108
IUPAC Name(4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,26E)-2-methoxy-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,26,30-dodecaen-3-one
Traditional Namespheroidenone
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC(C)(C)C(=O)\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(/C)CCC=C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C41H58O2/c1-33(2)19-14-22-36(5)25-17-28-37(6)26-15-23-34(3)20-12-13-21-35(4)24-16-27-38(7)29-18-30-39(8)31-32-40(42)41(9,10)43-11/h12-13,15-16,18-21,23-27,29-32H,14,17,22,28H2,1-11H3/b13-12+,23-15+,24-16+,29-18+,32-31+,34-20+,35-21+,36-25+,37-26+,38-27+,39-30+
InChI KeyZQFURSYWJPLAJR-FZFXUSNISA-N