Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:02:52 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:00 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005436
Metabolite Identification
Common NameSarcinaxanthin
DescriptionSarcinaxanthin is a carotenoid, a class of pigments widely found in nature, particularly within the plant and microbial kingdoms. This metabolite has been characterized as a component of carotenoid extracts, where it is often associated with other C50 carotenoids like decaprenoxanthin (PMID:39811355 ). Sarcinaxanthin is noted for its unique structural features, possessing more functional groups than conventional carotenoids, which may contribute to its biological roles (PMID:37373031 ). In studies involving Micrococcus luteus, mutants lacking sarcinaxanthin were observed at a higher frequency, suggesting its potential importance in cellular processes (PMID:35852378 ). Raman spectroscopy has identified sarcinaxanthin's characteristic bands, indicating its distinct chemical structure compared to other carotenoids (PMID:35390753 ). Furthermore, metabolic engineering efforts have demonstrated the capability of Micrococcus luteus to produce sarcinaxanthin alongside other novel carotenoids, showcasing its biotechnological relevance (PMID:29142827 ). Overall, sarcinaxanthin represents an intriguing subject for further investigation due to its unique chemical properties and potential biological significance.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC50H72O2
Average Mass705.124
Monoisotopic Mass704.553231558
IUPAC Name(2E)-4-[(1R,3R)-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,3R)-3-[(2E)-4-hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-4-methylidenecyclohexyl]-2-methylbut-2-en-1-ol
Traditional Name(2E)-4-[(1R,3R)-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(1R,3R)-3-[(2E)-4-hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-4-methylidenecyclohexyl]-2-methylbut-2-en-1-ol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(C[C@@]1([H])CCC(=C)[C@@]([H])(C(\[H])=C(/[H])\C(\C)=C(/[H])\C(\[H])=C(/[H])\C(\C)=C(/[H])\C(\[H])=C(/[H])\C(\[H])=C(/C)\C(\[H])=C(/[H])\C(\[H])=C(/C)\C(\[H])=C(/[H])[C@]2([H])C(=C)CC[C@]([H])(C\C([H])=C(/C)CO)C2(C)C)C1(C)C)=C(\C)CO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C50H72O2/c1-37(19-15-21-39(3)25-33-47-43(7)27-31-45(49(47,9)10)29-23-41(5)35-51)17-13-14-18-38(2)20-16-22-40(4)26-34-48-44(8)28-32-46(50(48,11)12)30-24-42(6)36-52/h13-26,33-34,45-48,51-52H,7-8,27-32,35-36H2,1-6,9-12H3/b14-13+,19-15+,20-16+,33-25+,34-26+,37-17+,38-18+,39-21+,40-22+,41-23+,42-24+/t45-,46-,47+,48+/m0/s1
InChI KeyXFXHBQLETDDGGF-XUYZKQIISA-N