Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 08:14:18 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:46 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0017946
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGloeosporone
DescriptionGloeosporone is a polyketide metabolite that belongs to the chemical class of fungal secondary metabolites. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of carbon atoms, including multiple rings and functional groups, which contribute to its biological activity. Gloeosporone is synthesized through various pathways, including enantioselective alkyne-aldehyde coupling and nickel-catalyzed macrocyclization, as evidenced by studies demonstrating its total synthesis (PMID:25905431 , PMID:19536804 ). This compound acts as an autoinhibitor of spore germination in fungi, playing a crucial role in regulating fungal life cycles and preventing premature germination (PMID:14584786 ). The synthesis of (-)-gloeosporone has been achieved using innovative methodologies, such as pi-allyltricarbonyliron lactone complexes, which facilitate the construction of its intricate 1,7-diol framework (PMID:14584786 ). Structural studies have further elucidated its role as a spore germination autoinhibitor, highlighting its significance in fungal biology (PMID:22148801 ). Overall, gloeosporone exemplifies the intricate relationship between chemical structure and biological function within fungal metabolites.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC18H30O5
Average Mass326.433
Monoisotopic Mass326.209324066
IUPAC Name5-hydroxy-5-[2-(8-pentyloxocan-2-yl)acetyl]oxolan-2-one
Traditional Name5-hydroxy-5-[2-(8-pentyloxocan-2-yl)acetyl]oxolan-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCC1CCCCCC(CC(=O)C2(O)CCC(=O)O2)O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H30O5/c1-2-3-5-8-14-9-6-4-7-10-15(22-14)13-16(19)18(21)12-11-17(20)23-18/h14-15,21H,2-13H2,1H3
InChI KeyXGFGONPCXDNIMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N