Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 00:36:49 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:19 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0007431
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGlobosuxanthone C
DescriptionGlobosuxanthone C is a xanthone, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities and structural complexity. It was isolated through bioassay-guided fractionation from a cytotoxic ethyl acetate extract of the fungal strain Chaetomium globosum, which resides in the rhizosphere of the Christmas cactus, Opuntia leptocaulis, in the Sonoran desert. This extraction process also yielded other related metabolites, including globosuxanthone A and B, as well as 2-hydroxyvertixanthone. The presence of globosuxanthone C in this context suggests potential bioactive properties, which are common among xanthones, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. The exploration of such metabolites from fungi highlights the significance of natural products in drug discovery and the potential for novel therapeutic agents derived from ecological niches. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the specific biological activities and mechanisms of action of globosuxanthone C, contributing to the understanding of its role in the complex interactions within its native habitat and its potential applications in medicine.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H10O5
Average Mass258.229
Monoisotopic Mass258.052823422
IUPAC Name1,8-dihydroxy-2-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
Traditional Name1,8-dihydroxy-2-methoxyxanthen-9-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=CC=C2OC3=CC=CC(O)=C3C(=O)C2=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H10O5/c1-18-10-6-5-9-12(13(10)16)14(17)11-7(15)3-2-4-8(11)19-9/h2-6,15-16H,1H3
InChI KeyVBNCFORRCHBVEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N