Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 06:47:43 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:13 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0016073
Metabolite Identification
Common NameViolacein
DescriptionViolacein is a natural pigment belonging to the class of indole-derived compounds. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of conjugated double bonds and heteroatoms, contributing to its vibrant violet color and various biological activities. Violacein is synthesized through the metabolic pathways of certain bacteria, notably Janthinobacterium lividum, which can convert substrates like scotta, a dairy by-product, into this compound via fermentation (PMID:41011456 ). The compound exhibits significant antimicrobial properties, as evidenced by its ability to inhibit biofilm formation, violacein production, and AHL levels in various assays (PMID:41030511 ). Additionally, violacein has been implicated in quorum sensing inhibition, as only a minority of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates demonstrated the capacity to inhibit its production (PMID:41027658 ). The potential for enhancing violacein yields through optimized fermentation conditions has also been explored, achieving notable production levels in bioreactor settings (PMID:41011456 ). Overall, the chemistry of violacein, alongside its biosynthetic pathways and biological activities, underscores its significance in both microbiology and potential therapeutic applications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-(1,2-Dihydro-5-(5-hydroxy-1H-indole-3-yl)-2-oxo-3H-pyrrol-3-ylidene)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indole-2-oneHMDB
(3E)-3-(1,2-Dihydro-5-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxo-3H-pyrrol-3-ylidene)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-oneHMDB
Molecular FormulaC20H13N3O3
Average Mass343.342
Monoisotopic Mass343.095691291
IUPAC Name3-[2-hydroxy-5-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]-2H-indol-2-one
Traditional Name3-[2-hydroxy-5-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]indol-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=C(C=C(N1)C1=CNC2=C1C=C(O)C=C2)C1=C2C=CC=CC2=NC1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H13N3O3/c24-10-5-6-15-12(7-10)14(9-21-15)17-8-13(19(25)23-17)18-11-3-1-2-4-16(11)22-20(18)26/h1-9,21,23-25H
InChI KeySHLJIZCPRXXHHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N