Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 07:23:51 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:36 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0016864
Metabolite Identification
Common NameNorsolorinic acid
DescriptionNorsolorinic acid is a polyketide metabolite involved in the biosynthetic pathways of aflatoxins, specifically serving as a precursor in the production of these mycotoxins. Its chemical structure is characterized by a complex arrangement of carbon chains and functional groups typical of polyketides, which are synthesized through the action of polyketide synthases. Norsolorinic acid is notably produced by fungi such as Aspergillus parasiticus, where it plays a critical role in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins, with studies highlighting its accumulation in mutant strains that disrupt normal biosynthetic pathways (PMID:39068142 ). Additionally, norsolorinic acid has been detected in various conditions, indicating its stability and potential relevance in fungal metabolism (PMID:36633227 ). Research has also identified enzymes such as norsolorinic acid reductase B that are involved in its metabolic processing, reflecting its importance in the stress response of fungi (PMID:35602973 ). Furthermore, its detection in various fungal extracts underscores its significance in the broader context of fungal secondary metabolism (PMID:31880876 ). Overall, norsolorinic acid exemplifies the intricate chemistry of polyketides and their biological implications in fungal metabolism and mycotoxin production.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
NorsolorinateKegg
2-Hexanoyl-1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinoneKegg
Molecular FormulaC20H18O7
Average Mass370.357
Monoisotopic Mass370.10525292
IUPAC Name2-hexanoyl-1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione
Traditional Name2-hexanoyl-1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)C1=C(O)C=C2C(=O)C3=CC(O)=CC(O)=C3C(=O)C2=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H18O7/c1-2-3-4-5-12(22)17-14(24)8-11-16(20(17)27)19(26)15-10(18(11)25)6-9(21)7-13(15)23/h6-8,21,23-24,27H,2-5H2,1H3
InChI KeyXIJDBHLQUYAZJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N