Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:34:10 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:44 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0010354
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAspirochlorine
DescriptionAspirochlorine is a unique epidithiodiketopiperazine (ETP) toxin that belongs to the class of secondary metabolites. It is produced by the mold Aspergillus oryzae, which is widely utilized in food fermentation, particularly in sake brewing. Aspirochlorine is characterized by its distinctive ring-enlarged disulfide bridge linked to a spiroaminal ring system, setting it apart from other ETPs. Its biosynthesis involves a complex pathway that includes key enzymes such as cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (AclL and AclO), a methyltransferase (AclU), and a halogenase (AclH), which facilitate various transformations, including the conversion of amino acids. Aspirochlorine exhibits antifungal properties, contributing to its potential applications in controlling fungal pathogens. Studies have shown that the production of aspirochlorine, along with other secondary metabolites, is regulated by global factors like the rtfA gene, highlighting its ecological significance. The intricate biosynthetic mechanisms and biological activities of aspirochlorine underscore its importance in both chemistry and biology, particularly within the context of food safety and fermentation processes (PMIDs: 37505697, 34163685, 33351612, 30635379, 30109903, 25302411).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC12H9ClN2O5S2
Average Mass360.78
Monoisotopic Mass359.9641414
IUPAC Name(1S,9S,12S)-6-chloro-5,14-dihydroxy-15-methoxy-2-oxa-10,11-dithia-13,15-diazatetracyclo[10.2.2.0^{1,9}.0^{3,8}]hexadeca-3(8),4,6,13-tetraen-16-one
Traditional Name(1S,9S,12S)-6-chloro-5,14-dihydroxy-15-methoxy-2-oxa-10,11-dithia-13,15-diazatetracyclo[10.2.2.0^{1,9}.0^{3,8}]hexadeca-3(8),4,6,13-tetraen-16-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]12SS[C@]3([H])N=C(O)[C@@]1(OC1=C2C=C(Cl)C(O)=C1)N(OC)C3=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C12H9ClN2O5S2/c1-19-15-10(17)9-14-11(18)12(15)8(21-22-9)4-2-5(13)6(16)3-7(4)20-12/h2-3,8-9,16H,1H3,(H,14,18)/t8-,9-,12+/m0/s1
InChI KeyXMFSSFONDVHNFO-HOTUBEGUSA-N