Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 08:59:36 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0018838
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePyrrolnitrin
DescriptionPyrrolnitrin is a pyrrole derivative belonging to the class of antifungal metabolites. Its chemical structure is characterized as 3-chloro-4-[2'-nitro-3'-chlorophenyl]-pyrrole, which contributes to its biological activity. The biosynthesis of pyrrolnitrin involves a key enzyme, PrnB, which is classified within the heme-dependent aromatic oxygenase superfamily. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of 7-chloro-l-tryptophan to monodechloroaminopyrrolnitrin, a crucial step in the production of this compound (PMID:40827054 ). Pyrrolnitrin is produced by various strains of Burkholderia, including Burkholderia contaminans, which has been shown to utilize this metabolite to inhibit postharvest decays in blueberries caused by Botrytis cinerea (PMID:40497431 ). Additionally, pyrrolnitrin exhibits persistence in moist nonsterile soil, maintaining its antifungal activity for up to 30 days (PMID:40934404 ). It is also involved in pathways related to chemotaxis and the biosynthesis of other compounds such as hydrogen cyanide and pyoverdine (PMID:41034730 ). Overall, pyrrolnitrin's unique chemical structure and biosynthetic pathways underscore its significance in microbial ecology and potential agricultural applications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Chloro-4-(2'-nitro-3'-chlorophenyl)pyrroleChEBI
3-Chloro-4-(3-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)pyrroleChEBI
NSC 107654ChEBI
NSC-107654ChEBI
PirrolnitrinaChEBI
PyrrolnitrineChEBI
PyrrolnitrinumChEBI
Molecular FormulaC10H6Cl2N2O2
Average Mass257.07
Monoisotopic Mass255.9806328
IUPAC Name3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-1H-pyrrole
Traditional Namepyrrolnitrin
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[O-][N+](=O)C1=C(Cl)C=CC=C1C1=CNC=C1Cl
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H6Cl2N2O2/c11-8-3-1-2-6(10(8)14(15)16)7-4-13-5-9(7)12/h1-5,13H
InChI KeyQJBZDBLBQWFTPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N