Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 07:55:23 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:42 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0017579
Metabolite Identification
Common NameL-2-Amino-4-methoxy-trans-3-butenoic acid
DescriptionL-2-Amino-4-methoxy-trans-3-butenoic acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid classified as a secondary metabolite. Its chemical structure features a methoxy group and a trans-butenoic acid moiety, contributing to its biological activity. This compound is synthesized by the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where it plays a role in various metabolic pathways, including the inhibition of growth in competing microorganisms. L-2-Amino-4-methoxy-trans-3-butenoic acid (AMB) is involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, as evidenced by gene clusters associated with its production (PMID:39597652 ). The inactivation of specific operons in Pseudomonas aeruginosa affects the expression of genes responsible for AMB synthesis, indicating its regulatory importance (PMID:37577372 ). Additionally, the condensation reaction catalyzed by non-ribosomal peptide synthetases is crucial for its biosynthesis (PMID:35354859 ). AMB has been identified as a potent antibiotic and toxin, exhibiting toxicity towards both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and it induces encystment in Acanthamoeba castellanii (PMIDs:25814981, 22064067). Overall, L-2-amino-4-methoxy-trans-3-butenoic acid is a significant compound in microbial ecology and pathogenesis.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Amino-4-methoxy-3-butenoic acid, (e)-isomerMeSH
2-Amino-4-methoxy-3-butenoic acidMeSH
L-2-Amino-4-methoxy-trans-3-butenoic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC5H9NO3
Average Mass131.131
Monoisotopic Mass131.058243154
IUPAC Name(2S,3E)-2-amino-4-methoxybut-3-enoic acid
Traditional Name(2S,3E)-2-amino-4-methoxybut-3-enoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(OC)=C(\[H])[C@]([H])(N)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h2-4H,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+/t4-/m0/s1
InChI KeyHLOPMQJRUIOMJO-ZPYNKGFJSA-N