Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 01:45:02 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:33 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0009131
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAsperaculane A
DescriptionAsperaculane A is a sesquiterpenoid, specifically an ent-daucane-type sesquiterpenoid, isolated from the fermentation culture of the fungus Aspergillus aculeatus. This compound was identified alongside five other sesquiterpenoids, including its structural analog asperaculane B, and several known nordaucane derivatives (aculenes A-D) as well as secalonic acid D. The discovery of Asperaculane A contributes to the understanding of the diverse chemical repertoire of secondary metabolites produced by fungi, which often exhibit a range of biological activities. The structural features of sesquiterpenoids like Asperaculane A suggest potential roles in ecological interactions, such as antimicrobial or antifungal properties, although specific biological activities of Asperaculane A have yet to be extensively characterized. The isolation of such compounds from fungal sources highlights the potential for discovering novel metabolites with pharmaceutical applications, particularly in the context of drug discovery and development. Further research into Asperaculane A could elucidate its biosynthetic pathways and biological functions, thereby enhancing our knowledge of fungal metabolites and their potential uses in medicine. (PMID:25547729 )
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC15H22O4
Average Mass266.337
Monoisotopic Mass266.151809188
IUPAC Name2-[(1E,3aR,4S,8aR)-4-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3a-methyl-1,2,3,3a,4,5,8,8a-octahydroazulen-1-ylidene]propanoic acid
Traditional Name2-[(1E,3aR,4S,8aR)-4-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3a-methyl-2,3,4,5,8,8a-hexahydroazulen-1-ylidene]propanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]12CC=C(CO)C[C@]([H])(O)[C@]1(C)CC\C2=C(\C)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H22O4/c1-9(14(18)19)11-5-6-15(2)12(11)4-3-10(8-16)7-13(15)17/h3,12-13,16-17H,4-8H2,1-2H3,(H,18,19)/b11-9+/t12-,13+,15-/m1/s1
InChI KeyJDBMOJWYGWGAIH-DZBCAUDPSA-N