Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 01:17:21 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:28 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0008443
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzaldehyde
Description2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzaldehyde is a polyketide metabolite described in biomedical literature. This compound is notable for its role in antibiotic production, as evidenced by its synthesis from a polyketide synthase gene cluster that becomes activated due to defects in protein degradation mechanisms. The activation of this gene cluster leads to the biosynthesis of 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzaldehyde (DHMBA), highlighting its potential significance in microbial defense and therapeutic applications (PMID:23001671 ). The structural features of DHMBA, including its hydroxyl and aldehyde functional groups, suggest that it may interact with biological systems in ways that warrant further investigation, particularly in the context of its antimicrobial properties and potential utility in drug development. Understanding the biosynthetic pathways and biological activities associated with DHMBA could provide insights into its mechanisms of action and applications in combating antibiotic resistance.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-(2-Formyl-3,5-dihydroxy-4-methylphenyl)-2-propanoneChEBI
DHMBAChEBI
Molecular FormulaC11H12O4
Average Mass208.213
Monoisotopic Mass208.073558866
IUPAC Name2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzaldehyde
Traditional Name2,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzaldehyde
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(=O)CC1=CC(O)=C(C)C(O)=C1C=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-6(13)3-8-4-10(14)7(2)11(15)9(8)5-12/h4-5,14-15H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyNYFZWIIIOFTTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N