Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:57:17 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:00 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005321
Metabolite Identification
Common NameYicathin C
DescriptionYicathin C is a secondary metabolite belonging to the chemical class of xanthones. It has been identified in the cultures of Aspergillus wentii pt-1, an endophytic fungus sourced from the marine red alga Gymnogongrus flabelliformis. This compound is among a group of newly discovered metabolites, which also includes yicathin A and yicathin B, highlighting the rich chemical diversity produced by this fungal species. The isolation of yicathin C, along with other xanthone derivatives, suggests potential biological activities that warrant further investigation. The presence of such metabolites in marine-derived fungi indicates their ecological roles and possible applications in pharmacology or biotechnology. The literature also references yicathin C in conjunction with other compounds, emphasizing its significance in the context of natural product research (PMID: [insert PMID here]). The exploration of yicathin C and its related compounds could lead to the discovery of novel bioactive agents, underscoring the importance of marine fungi as a source of unique chemical entities.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC16H12O6
Average Mass300.266
Monoisotopic Mass300.063388106
IUPAC Name8-hydroxy-1-methoxy-6-methyl-9-oxo-9H-xanthene-3-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name8-hydroxy-1-methoxy-6-methyl-9-oxoxanthene-3-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=C2C(=O)C3=C(O)C=C(C)C=C3OC2=CC(=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C16H12O6/c1-7-3-9(17)13-11(4-7)22-12-6-8(16(19)20)5-10(21-2)14(12)15(13)18/h3-6,17H,1-2H3,(H,19,20)
InChI KeyCDOFUOUENPZVAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N