Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 01:48:52 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:34 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0009246
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAspernigrin A
DescriptionAspernigrin A is a secondary metabolite belonging to the chemical class of alkaloids. It has been identified in various fungal species, particularly from marine-derived Aspergillus niger, where it coexists with other compounds such as pyrones and quinones (PMID:40624613 ). This compound has garnered attention for its potential biological activity, particularly its inhibitory effects on acetylcholine esterase (AChE), which is significant in the context of Alzheimer's disease (PMID:34506550 ). The structural characterization of aspernigrin A has evolved, with its initial structure being revised from 4-benzyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamide to 6-benzyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamide based on advanced NMR and X-ray crystallographic analyses (PMID:16038560 ). Additionally, it has been reisolated from the endophytic fungus Cladosporium herbarum associated with Cynodon dactylon, highlighting its ecological relevance and potential pharmaceutical applications (PMID:16038560 ). The exploration of its biosynthetic pathways and interactions within fungal ecosystems continues to be an area of interest in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
6-Benzyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamideMeSH
Aspernigrin aMeSH
Molecular FormulaC13H12N2O2
Average Mass228.251
Monoisotopic Mass228.089877634
IUPAC Name6-benzyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxamide
Traditional Name6-benzyl-4-oxo-1H-pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
NC(=O)C1=CNC(CC2=CC=CC=C2)=CC1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C13H12N2O2/c14-13(17)11-8-15-10(7-12(11)16)6-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,7-8H,6H2,(H2,14,17)(H,15,16)
InChI KeyRUUZDCZRFRLJFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N