Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 04:21:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:03 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0012940
Metabolite Identification
Common NameSorrentanone
DescriptionSorrentanone is a monomeric sorbicillinoid, a class of compounds characterized by their unique structural framework and bioactive properties. This metabolite has garnered attention due to its antimicrobial potential, demonstrating efficacy against various Gram-positive bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus species (PMID:40615446 ). Recent studies have focused on optimizing synthetic routes to develop a library of sorrentanone esters, enhancing the exploration of its bioactivities (PMID:40615446 ). Additionally, sorrentanone has been synthesized through innovative chemo-enzymatic methods, allowing for the production of this compound alongside other related sorbicillinoids (PMID:29790637 ). The structural elucidation of sorrentanone has been achieved through advanced spectroscopic techniques, confirming its identity as a tetrasubstituted quinone isolated from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum (PMID:7622440 ). The compound's ability to inhibit the growth of various bacterial strains highlights its potential application in antimicrobial therapies, making it a subject of interest in both chemistry and biology (PMID:37687129 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H14O4
Average Mass246.262
Monoisotopic Mass246.089208931
IUPAC Name4-[(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoyl]-5-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione
Traditional Name4-[(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoyl]-5-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(C)=C(\[H])C([H])=C([H])C(=O)C1=C(C)C(=O)C(=O)C(C)=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H14O4/c1-4-5-6-7-10(15)11-8(2)13(17)14(18)9(3)12(11)16/h4-7,16H,1-3H3/b5-4+,7-6+
InChI KeyQPJFEVOJXXMYHH-YTXTXJHMSA-N