Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 03:00:06 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:48 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0011006
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAsperfuranone
DescriptionAsperfuranone is a polyketide, a class of secondary metabolites known for their diverse biological activities. This compound has been isolated from the fungus Aspergillus nidulans, which is associated with the macrofungal Ganoderma lingzhi (PMID:39657866 ). Gene annotation studies suggest that Aspergillus species possess biosynthetic pathways capable of producing several medically and industrially relevant compounds, including asperfuranone (PMID:37755004 ). Specific genes related to the biosynthesis of asperfuranone have been identified, indicating its potential significance in fungal metabolism (PMID:35330288 ). Moreover, the regulation of biosynthetic genes allows for enhanced production of this compound, highlighting its importance in biotechnological applications (PMID:33375785 ). Research has also shown that secondary metabolites, including asperfuranone, are upregulated under certain genetic modifications, suggesting a complex interplay in its biosynthetic regulation (PMID:32872591 ). Chemical investigations have led to the isolation of enantiomers of asperfuranone, emphasizing its structural diversity and potential for further study (PMID:32867374 ). Additionally, asperfuranone exhibits notable bioactivities, particularly anticancer properties, which further underscores its relevance in biomedical research (PMID:27455860 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC19H24O5
Average Mass332.396
Monoisotopic Mass332.162373873
IUPAC Name1-(4,6-dimethylocta-2,4-dienoyl)-5,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2-benzofuran-4-one
Traditional Name1-(4,6-dimethylocta-2,4-dienoyl)-5,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-2-benzofuran-4-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCC(C)C=C(C)C=CC(=O)C1=C2CC(O)C(C)(O)C(=O)C2=CO1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C19H24O5/c1-5-11(2)8-12(3)6-7-15(20)17-13-9-16(21)19(4,23)18(22)14(13)10-24-17/h6-8,10-11,16,21,23H,5,9H2,1-4H3
InChI KeyZNGSMORVYUMUDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N