Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 04:57:12 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:10 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0013686
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3,5-Dimethylorsellinic acid
Description3,5-Dimethylorsellinic acid is a polyketide belonging to the class of aromatic metabolites. This compound is notable for its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of various fungal meroterpenoids, which are hybrid molecules combining terpenoid and non-terpenoid components. Recent studies have highlighted its significance in the production of novel meroterpenoids, such as the four new 3,5-dimethylorsellinic acid-derived compounds co-isolated from the fungus Penicillium herquei (PMID:40091270 ) and the discovery of two undescribed meroterpenoids from Penicillium pancosmium (PMID:39395695 ). The compound's complex structure poses synthetic challenges, particularly for derivatives like the Berkeleyacetals (PMID:39903500 ). Additionally, the aromatic polyketide has been shown to influence conversion yields in enzymatic reactions, demonstrating a high preference for 3,5-dimethylorsellinic acid (PMID:36294566 ). Its involvement in the synthesis of depsides, such as Thielavin A, further underscores its biological relevance (PMID:38467568 ). Overall, 3,5-dimethylorsellinic acid serves as a critical building block in the diverse chemistry of fungal secondary metabolites.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
DMOAChEBI
3,5-DimethylorsellinateGenerator
2,4-Dihydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoateGenerator
3,5-Dimethylorsellinic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC10H12O4
Average Mass196.202
Monoisotopic Mass196.073558866
IUPAC Name2,4-dihydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoic acid
Traditional Name2,4-dihydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=C(C)C(C(O)=O)=C(O)C(C)=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H12O4/c1-4-5(2)8(11)6(3)9(12)7(4)10(13)14/h11-12H,1-3H3,(H,13,14)
InChI KeyNZGSNQJCTOMELT-UHFFFAOYSA-N