Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 08:11:17 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:45 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0017901
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3,6,7-Tri-epi-invictolide
Description3,6,7-Tri-epi-invictolide is a metabolite belonging to the class of natural products, specifically terpenoids. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of carbon rings and functional groups, which contribute to its unique properties. This compound is noted for being a diastereomer of the queen recognition pheromone, highlighting its potential role in chemical communication among social insects. Additionally, it has been isolated from a marine-derived actinomycete, indicating its ecological significance and potential for biotechnological applications (PMID:21326250 ). The pathways involving 3,6,7-Tri-epi-invictolide may include those related to pheromone signaling and recognition, which are crucial for maintaining social structures in insect populations. The intricate stereochemistry of this metabolite suggests that even minor variations in its structure can significantly influence biological interactions and functions.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3,6,7-Tri-epi-invictolideMeSH
InvictolideMeSH
Molecular FormulaC12H22O2
Average Mass198.306
Monoisotopic Mass198.161979948
IUPAC Name(3S,5R,6R)-3,5-dimethyl-6-[(2S)-pentan-2-yl]oxan-2-one
Traditional Name(3S,5R,6R)-3,5-dimethyl-6-[(2S)-pentan-2-yl]oxan-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](C)(CCC)[C@@]1([H])OC(=O)[C@@]([H])(C)C[C@@]1([H])C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C12H22O2/c1-5-6-8(2)11-9(3)7-10(4)12(13)14-11/h8-11H,5-7H2,1-4H3/t8-,9+,10-,11+/m0/s1
InChI KeyAZBHSLUQWMFDHU-ZRUFSTJUSA-N