Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:41:14 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:10 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0006511
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePhomaligol A
DescriptionPhomaligol A is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of polyketides. It has been identified in various fungal species, including Aspergillus flocculosus and Aspergillus flavus, where it is often isolated alongside other compounds such as kojic acid. The compound has garnered attention due to its potential biological activities, which may include antibacterial properties as indicated by its co-isolation with other bioactive metabolites. For instance, in one study, phomaligol A was isolated from the culture broth of Aspergillus flocculosus along with two new phomaligols (PMID:33513937 ). Additionally, it has been reported in the context of marine-derived fungi, highlighting its ecological significance and potential pharmaceutical applications (PMID:12934644 ). The compound's presence in various fungal extracts suggests a role in the organism's survival and interaction with its environment, possibly through antimicrobial activity (PMID:21881265 ). Overall, phomaligol A represents a noteworthy example of the diverse chemical arsenal produced by fungi, warranting further investigation into its structure-activity relationships and potential uses in medicine.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H20O6
Average Mass284.308
Monoisotopic Mass284.125988364
IUPAC Name(1R,5R)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-1,5-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohex-3-en-1-yl 2-methylbutanoate
Traditional Name(1R,5R)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-1,5-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohex-3-en-1-yl 2-methylbutanoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(C)(CC)C(=O)O[C@]1(C)C(=O)C=C(OC)[C@@](C)(O)C1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H20O6/c1-6-8(2)11(16)20-14(4)9(15)7-10(19-5)13(3,18)12(14)17/h7-8,18H,6H2,1-5H3/t8?,13-,14-/m1/s1
InChI KeyDWJRXSZPSOQYDZ-HQOPCJQPSA-N