Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 04:18:59 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:03 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0012894
Metabolite Identification
Common NameTrichodiene
DescriptionTrichodiene is a tetracyclic sesquiterpene compound classified within the chemical class of terpenes. It serves as a significant metabolite in the biosynthesis of trichothecene mycotoxins, particularly in fungi such as Fusarium. The biosynthetic pathway begins with the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate to form trichodiene, which is subsequently modified through oxygenation to produce isotrichotriol (PMID:38673874 ). The enzyme trichodiene synthase (Tri5) plays a crucial role in this process, and its expression can be influenced by various factors, including histone deacetylase activity (PMID:39737208 ). Recent studies have identified a unique family of trichodiene synthase-like sesquiterpene synthases (TDTSs) specific to fungi, highlighting the evolutionary significance of these enzymes in fungal metabolism (PMID:38786705 ). Furthermore, the presence of mycoviruses in certain fungal strains has been shown to suppress the synthesis of trichodiene and its related mycotoxins, indicating a complex interplay between viral infection and fungal secondary metabolism (PMID:4027 ...). Overall, trichodiene is a pivotal compound in the study of fungal biology and mycotoxin biosynthesis.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1,4-Dimethyl-4-(1-methyl-2-methylenecyclopentyl)cyclohexeneChEBI
Molecular FormulaC15H24
Average Mass204.357
Monoisotopic Mass204.187800773
IUPAC Name(4S)-1,4-dimethyl-4-[(1S)-1-methyl-2-methylidenecyclopentyl]cyclohex-1-ene
Traditional Nametrichodiene
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=CC[C@](C)(CC1)[C@@]1(C)CCCC1=C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H24/c1-12-7-10-14(3,11-8-12)15(4)9-5-6-13(15)2/h7H,2,5-6,8-11H2,1,3-4H3/t14-,15+/m1/s1
InChI KeyYFLSTROSSKYYNK-CABCVRRESA-N