Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 05:08:30 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:13 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0013973
Metabolite Identification
Common NameFarnesylhydroquinone
DescriptionFarnesylhydroquinone is a member of the phenolic chemical class and is recognized as a significant metabolite in biomedical literature. This compound has been isolated from various natural sources, including the mycelium of a marine-derived fungus of the genus Penicillium (PMID:11885697 ). Additionally, novel glycosides of farnesylhydroquinone, referred to as Euplexides A-E, have been identified from the gorgonian Euplexaura anastomosans (PMID:11674274 ). These glycosides represent a unique subclass within the moritoside category, showcasing the structural diversity of farnesylhydroquinone derivatives. Further research has revealed that the phenolic constituents of certain marine organisms include a complex mixture of methoxylated flavones and various derivatives of farnesylhydroquinone, highlighting its potential biological significance (PMID:17345268 ). The synthesis of farnesylhydroquinone and related compounds has also been explored, indicating its relevance in chemical research and potential applications in pharmacology (PMID:24689200 ). Overall, farnesylhydroquinone's diverse structural forms and its occurrence in marine fungi and gorgonians underscore its importance in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC22H32O2
Average Mass328.496
Monoisotopic Mass328.24023027
IUPAC Name2-methyl-5-[(2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-yl]benzene-1,4-diol
Traditional Name2-methyl-5-[(2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-yl]benzene-1,4-diol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(CC\C(C)=C(/[H])CC1=C(O)C=C(C)C(O)=C1)=C(\C)CCC=C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C22H32O2/c1-16(2)8-6-9-17(3)10-7-11-18(4)12-13-20-15-21(23)19(5)14-22(20)24/h8,10,12,14-15,23-24H,6-7,9,11,13H2,1-5H3/b17-10+,18-12+
InChI KeyWMICYZWXGIMHIB-VZRGJMDUSA-N