Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 06:05:56 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:22 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0015217
Metabolite Identification
Common NameCoruscol A
DescriptionCoruscol A is a novel metabolite belonging to the chemical class of compounds featuring a 1,3-dioxane ring. This compound was isolated from the mycelium of the marine-derived fungus Penicillium sp., which was obtained from the Okinawan marine bivalve Mytilus coruscus. The structure of coruscol A was elucidated using various spectroscopic techniques, confirming its unique chemical architecture. The discovery of coruscol A highlights the potential of marine fungi as a source of bioactive metabolites, which may have implications in pharmacology and natural product chemistry. The exploration of such metabolites is significant as they may exhibit various biological activities, contributing to the understanding of marine biodiversity and its applications in medicine. The isolation and characterization of coruscol A underscore the importance of marine ecosystems as reservoirs of novel chemical entities that could lead to the development of new therapeutic agents. Further research into the biological properties of coruscol A and its derivatives may reveal additional insights into its potential uses in biomedical applications. (PMID:10869231 )
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC8H16O4
Average Mass176.212
Monoisotopic Mass176.104858995
IUPAC Name(2R,4S,5R)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol
Traditional Name(2R,4S,5R)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(O)CO[C@@]([H])(CCC)O[C@@]1([H])CO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H16O4/c1-2-3-8-11-5-6(10)7(4-9)12-8/h6-10H,2-5H2,1H3/t6-,7+,8-/m1/s1
InChI KeyRYJRBBKILQAOIA-GJMOJQLCSA-N