Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:19:43 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:41 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0009990
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(-)-9-hydroxyhexylitaconic acid
Description(-)-9-hydroxyhexylitaconic acid is a metabolite belonging to the class of organic acids. It has been identified in the context of natural product chemistry, particularly in studies involving marine-derived fungi. This compound was isolated alongside other metabolites from the fungus Aspergillus aculeatus, highlighting its potential significance in the study of fungal secondary metabolites and their biological activities. The isolation of (-)-9-hydroxyhexylitaconic acid, along with pre-aurantiamine and other known compounds, suggests that it may play a role in the ecological interactions of the producing organism or possess bioactive properties that warrant further investigation. The presence of such metabolites in fungi indicates a rich source of chemical diversity that could lead to the discovery of novel compounds with pharmaceutical potential. Understanding the biosynthesis and function of (-)-9-hydroxyhexylitaconic acid may provide insights into its role in the organism and its potential applications in drug development or biochemistry. (PMID:21397285 )
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-(5-Hydroxyhexyl)-3-methylidenebutanedioateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC11H18O5
Average Mass230.26
Monoisotopic Mass230.11542368
IUPAC Name2-(5-hydroxyhexyl)-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
Traditional Name2-(5-hydroxyhexyl)-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(O)CCCCC(C(O)=O)C(=C)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H18O5/c1-7(12)5-3-4-6-9(11(15)16)8(2)10(13)14/h7,9,12H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)
InChI KeySPTZQYLKDFWPGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N