Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:02:21 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:37 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0009552
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2,3-Dihydroxy-N-benzoylserine
Description2,3-Dihydroxy-N-benzoylserine is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of amino acid derivatives. It is recognized for its role as a biosynthetic precursor to enterobactin, a well-studied siderophore involved in iron acquisition in bacteria. This compound has been identified in various Streptomyces strains, indicating its significance in microbial metabolism and ecology. In a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) screening program, 2,3-dihydroxy-N-benzoylserine was detected alongside its linear dimer and trimer condensation products, as well as other trihydroxamate-type siderophores such as desferri-ferrioxamine B and E (PMID:11267771 ). The structural elucidation of 2,3-dihydroxy-N-benzoylserine and its conjugates, particularly in relation to enterochelin from Escherichia coli, further highlights its importance in microbial iron transport systems (PMID:4926450 ). Additionally, studies have focused on the chemical synthesis of 2,3-dihydroxy-N-benzoylserine, providing insights into its properties and potential applications (PMID:4888775 ). Overall, this compound plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of iron-chelating agents, contributing to our understanding of microbial survival strategies.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2,3-DHBSChEBI
2,3-Dihydroxy-N-benzoylserineChEBI
2,3-DihydroxybenzoylserineChEBI
2-(2,3-Dihydroxybenzamido)-3-hydroxypropanoic acidChEBI
2-[(2,3-Dihydroxybenzoyl)amino]-3-hydroxypropanoic acidChEBI
2-[(2,3-Dihydroxyphenyl)formamido]-3-hydroxypropanoic acidChEBI
2-(2,3-Dihydroxybenzamido)-3-hydroxypropanoateGenerator
2-[(2,3-Dihydroxybenzoyl)amino]-3-hydroxypropanoateGenerator
2-[(2,3-Dihydroxyphenyl)formamido]-3-hydroxypropanoateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC10H11NO6
Average Mass241.199
Monoisotopic Mass241.058637078
IUPAC Name2-[(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)formamido]-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Traditional Name2,3,-dihydroxybenzoylserine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OCC(NC(=O)C1=CC=CC(O)=C1O)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H11NO6/c12-4-6(10(16)17)11-9(15)5-2-1-3-7(13)8(5)14/h1-3,6,12-14H,4H2,(H,11,15)(H,16,17)
InChI KeyVDTYHTVHFIIEIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N