Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 01:03:25 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:25 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0008097
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAeruginaldehyde
DescriptionAeruginaldehyde is a thiazole-derived aldehyde, classified as a secondary metabolite produced by certain Pseudomonas species. This compound has garnered attention due to its role in microbial interactions and potential antifungal properties. It is a by-product of the biosynthesis of the siderophore pyochelin, which is crucial for iron acquisition in bacteria. Aeruginaldehyde has been identified alongside other metabolites, such as phenazine and 2-acetamidophenol, through techniques like HPLC and NMR (PMID:39386368 ). In antimicrobial evaluations, aeruginaldehyde exhibited significant antifungal activity, contributing to the suppression of pathogenic growth (PMID:32050703 ). Despite some confusion in literature regarding its synthesis, studies have clarified that aeruginaldehyde is indeed derived from pyochelin biosynthesis and is linked to cell signaling in Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PMID:30375753 ). The structural characterization of aeruginaldehyde has been supported by spectroscopic data, confirming its identity as 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)thiazole-4-carbaldehyde (PMID:25115080 ). Overall, aeruginaldehyde represents a fascinating intersection of microbial chemistry and biology, highlighting the complex metabolic pathways that contribute to bacterial survival and competitiveness in various environments.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC10H7NO2S
Average Mass205.23
Monoisotopic Mass205.019749643
IUPAC Name2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-thiazole-4-carbaldehyde
Traditional Name2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-thiazole-4-carbaldehyde
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC=CC=C1C1=NC(C=O)=CS1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H7NO2S/c12-5-7-6-14-10(11-7)8-3-1-2-4-9(8)13/h1-6,13H
InChI KeyKQXPEMHRIDDMQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N