Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:47:38 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:58 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005055
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePhycomysterol A
DescriptionPhycomysterol A is a sterol metabolite identified in biomedical literature. It belongs to the chemical class of sterols, which are organic compounds characterized by a four-ring core structure. The structural elucidation of phycomysterol A, along with its analogs phycomysterol B and neoergosterol, was confirmed through chemical synthesis, demonstrating the compound's relevance in the field of organic chemistry (PMID:9868149 ). In addition to its chemical significance, phycomysterol A has been shown to exhibit biological activity, specifically anti-HIV properties, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent (PMID:9868149 ). The exploration of phycomysterol A and its derivatives may provide insights into novel approaches for combating viral infections, thereby underscoring the intersection of chemistry and biology in the development of new pharmacological agents.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC27H40O
Average Mass380.616
Monoisotopic Mass380.307915908
IUPAC Name(5S,11R,14R,15R)-15-methyl-14-[(2R)-6-methyl-5-methylideneheptan-2-yl]tetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-1(10),2(7),8-trien-5-ol
Traditional Name(5S,11R,14R,15R)-15-methyl-14-[(2R)-6-methyl-5-methylideneheptan-2-yl]tetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-1(10),2(7),8-trien-5-ol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](C)(CCC(=C)C(C)C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@@]2([H])C3=C(CC[C@]12C)C1=C(C[C@@]([H])(O)CC1)C=C3
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C27H40O/c1-17(2)18(3)6-7-19(4)25-12-13-26-24-10-8-20-16-21(28)9-11-22(20)23(24)14-15-27(25,26)5/h8,10,17,19,21,25-26,28H,3,6-7,9,11-16H2,1-2,4-5H3/t19-,21+,25-,26+,27-/m1/s1
InChI KeyKDPTUANESCCNQL-QBRUDOHGSA-N