Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 05:36:53 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:18 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0014618
Metabolite Identification
Common NameTerrecyclic acid A
DescriptionTerrecyclic acid A is a fungal metabolite belonging to the chemical class of cyclopentenediones. This compound is primarily produced by the fungus Aspergillus terreus, which resides in the rhizosphere of Opuntia versicolor in the Sonoran desert. Terrecyclic acid A exhibits notable anticancer activity, which is linked to its ability to modulate various cellular stress response pathways, including the induction of the heat shock response (PMID:16227407 ). Its structure has been characterized, and it has been isolated through bioassay-guided fractionation, confirming its role as an antibiotic (PMID:3949627 ). Additionally, studies have explored the biosynthesis of terrecyclic acid A using 13C-labeled precursors, revealing insights into its metabolic pathways (PMID:6511664 ). Derivatives of terrecyclic acid A, such as (+)-5(6)-dihydro-6-methoxyterrecyclic acid A and (+)-5(6)-dihydro-6-hydroxyterrecyclic acid A, have also been identified, further expanding the understanding of its chemical diversity (PMID:16227407 ). Overall, terrecyclic acid A represents a significant compound in the study of natural products with potential therapeutic applications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(-)-Terrecyclate aGenerator
Molecular FormulaC15H20O3
Average Mass248.322
Monoisotopic Mass248.141244504
IUPAC Name(1R,5S,6S,9S)-11,11-dimethyl-2-methylidene-3-oxotricyclo[4.3.2.0^{1,5}]undecane-9-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name(1R,5S,6S,9S)-11,11-dimethyl-2-methylidene-3-oxotricyclo[4.3.2.0^{1,5}]undecane-9-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC(=O)C(=C)[C@]11CC(C)(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]1([H])C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H20O3/c1-8-12(16)6-11-9-4-5-10(13(17)18)15(8,11)7-14(9,2)3/h9-11H,1,4-7H2,2-3H3,(H,17,18)/t9-,10+,11-,15-/m0/s1
InChI KeySMAWCSOVJJHIOI-DDIVZENXSA-N