Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 07:16:40 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:35 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0016690
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAcetophthalidin
DescriptionAcetophthalidin is a member of the chemical class of metabolites, specifically identified as a novel inhibitor of the mammalian cell cycle. Its chemical structure features a phthalidin core, which is characteristic of various biologically active compounds. Acetophthalidin has been identified through bioassay systems that screen for cell cycle inhibitors derived from microbial metabolites, highlighting its potential as a unique compound in this context (PMID:9043671 ). It was produced by a fungus isolated from sea sediment, indicating a natural origin that may contribute to its bioactivity (PMID:8621365 ). In terms of biological pathways, acetophthalidin's role as a cell cycle inhibitor suggests involvement in regulating cellular proliferation and potentially influencing processes such as apoptosis and DNA repair mechanisms. This positions acetophthalidin as a compound of interest in the study of cellular growth regulation and the development of therapeutic agents targeting the cell cycle.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC10H8O5
Average Mass208.169
Monoisotopic Mass208.037173358
IUPAC Name3-acetyl-5,7-dihydroxy-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one
Traditional Name3-acetyl-5,7-dihydroxy-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(=O)C1OC(=O)C2=C1C=C(O)C=C2O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H8O5/c1-4(11)9-6-2-5(12)3-7(13)8(6)10(14)15-9/h2-3,9,12-13H,1H3
InChI KeyKLBSSFLIZVTENH-UHFFFAOYSA-N