Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:39:59 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:45 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0010510
Metabolite Identification
Common NameWickerol A
DescriptionWickerol A is a diterpene, which is an unusual class of chemical compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This metabolite has garnered attention due to its remarkable antiviral properties, specifically its efficacy against the H1N1 influenza virus (PMID:28625047 ). The synthesis of Wickerol A involves a sophisticated asymmetric approach that employs a Jung Diels-Alder reaction, followed by an intramolecular alkylation to construct its unique 6-5-6-6 ring system, and concludes with a conjugate addition that effectively addresses significant steric strain (PMID:28625047 ). The intricate chemistry behind Wickerol A not only highlights its structural complexity but also underscores its potential as a lead compound in antiviral drug development. The ongoing research into Wickerol A's synthesis and biological activity may pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies against viral infections, emphasizing the importance of natural products in medicinal chemistry.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC20H34O
Average Mass290.491
Monoisotopic Mass290.260965715
IUPAC Name(1R,4S,5S,8S,10S,13R,14R)-4,8,13,15,15-pentamethyltetracyclo[6.5.1.1^{1,10}.0^{5,14}]pentadecan-4-ol
Traditional Name(1R,4S,5S,8S,10S,13R,14R)-4,8,13,15,15-pentamethyltetracyclo[6.5.1.1^{1,10}.0^{5,14}]pentadecan-4-ol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC[C@@]3(C)C[C@]4([H])CC[C@@]([H])(C)[C@](CC[C@]1(C)O)([C@]23[H])C4(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H34O/c1-13-6-7-14-12-18(4)9-8-15-16(18)20(13,17(14,2)3)11-10-19(15,5)21/h13-16,21H,6-12H2,1-5H3/t13-,14+,15+,16-,18+,19+,20-/m1/s1
InChI KeyRLFWGQVIKYIGGM-VBXVDEENSA-N