Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 00:56:41 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:24 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0007941
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-glycerol
Description2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-glycerol is a glycerol derivative classified as a metabolite within the realm of organic chemistry. This compound features a unique structure that includes a benzoyl moiety substituted with two hydroxyl groups and a methyl group, which contributes to its potential biological activity. Glycerol derivatives like 2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-glycerol are of interest due to their roles in various biochemical pathways and their potential applications in pharmacology. The identification of this compound alongside other polyketide derivatives highlights its significance in the study of natural products and their derivatives, suggesting a complex interplay between different metabolic pathways. Research has shown that such metabolites can exhibit diverse biological activities, potentially influencing cellular processes and contributing to the therapeutic properties of the organisms from which they are derived (PMID:21339945 ). Understanding the chemistry and biological implications of 2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-glycerol can provide insights into its functional roles and applications in medicinal chemistry and biotechnology.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC11H14O6
Average Mass242.227
Monoisotopic Mass242.079038171
IUPAC Name1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Traditional Name1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=CC(O)=CC(O)=C1C(=O)OC(CO)CO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H14O6/c1-6-2-7(14)3-9(15)10(6)11(16)17-8(4-12)5-13/h2-3,8,12-15H,4-5H2,1H3
InChI KeyDAMFGEJLZPWDOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N