Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:17:25 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:04 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005849
Metabolite Identification
Common NameFicipyrone A
DescriptionFicipyrone A is a polyketide metabolite described in biomedical literature. It was identified alongside other compounds such as chloroisosulochrin and pestheic acid, showcasing its role within a complex biochemical context (PMID:27463031 ). This compound is of interest due to its potential biological activities, which may include antimicrobial or antifungal properties, typical of many polyketides. The structural characteristics of Ficipyrone A, derived from polyketide biosynthesis, suggest that it could interact with various biological targets, although specific mechanisms of action remain to be fully elucidated. The study of Ficipyrone A and its related compounds may provide insights into natural product chemistry and the development of novel therapeutic agents. Further research is warranted to explore its pharmacological potential and to understand its biosynthetic pathways, which could reveal additional metabolites with significant biological activities.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H22O5
Average Mass270.325
Monoisotopic Mass270.146723808
IUPAC Name6-[(1S)-1-hydroxyheptyl]-5-(hydroxymethyl)-4-methoxy-2H-pyran-2-one
Traditional Name6-[(1S)-1-hydroxyheptyl]-5-(hydroxymethyl)-4-methoxypyran-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](O)(CCCCCC)C1=C(CO)C(OC)=CC(=O)O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H22O5/c1-3-4-5-6-7-11(16)14-10(9-15)12(18-2)8-13(17)19-14/h8,11,15-16H,3-7,9H2,1-2H3/t11-/m0/s1
InChI KeyQRYFRWHYTAOGHG-NSHDSACASA-N