Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:27:21 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:06 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0006113
Metabolite Identification
Common NameVersicolactone A
DescriptionVersicolactone A is a novel sesquiterpene lactone, a chemical class characterized by a 12-carbon ring skeleton. Isolated from the roots of Aristolochia versicolar, this compound exhibits a molecular formula of C15H20O2 and forms colorless prisms with a melting point of 130-132 degrees Celsius and a specific rotation of [alpha]6D +486 degrees (c 0.1276, CHCl3) (PMID:1823979 ). In terms of biological activity, versicolactone A has demonstrated significant binding affinity to target proteins, ranking among other notable compounds with a pose score of -12.08 kcal/mol (PMID:39451574 ). This highlights its potential relevance in biochemical pathways and therapeutic applications. The structural characteristics and binding properties of versicolactone A suggest it may play a role in various biological interactions, warranting further investigation into its pharmacological potential and mechanisms of action.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
Methyl (2R)-4-hydroxy-2-{[4-hydroxy-3-(2-oxopropyl)phenyl]methyl}-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-carboxylic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC23H22O8
Average Mass426.421
Monoisotopic Mass426.131467668
IUPAC Namemethyl (2R)-4-hydroxy-2-{[4-hydroxy-3-(2-oxopropyl)phenyl]methyl}-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-carboxylate
Traditional Namemethyl (2R)-4-hydroxy-2-{[4-hydroxy-3-(2-oxopropyl)phenyl]methyl}-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxofuran-2-carboxylate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC(=O)[C@]1(CC2=CC(CC(C)=O)=C(O)C=C2)OC(=O)C(O)=C1C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C23H22O8/c1-13(24)10-16-11-14(4-9-18(16)25)12-23(22(28)30-3)19(20(26)21(27)31-23)15-5-7-17(29-2)8-6-15/h4-9,11,25-26H,10,12H2,1-3H3/t23-/m1/s1
InChI KeyGBICKRVPGNZDMS-HSZRJFAPSA-N