Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 10:28:11 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:06 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0020429
Metabolite Identification
Common NameSafracin A
DescriptionSafracin A is a member of the saframycin family of antibiotics, characterized by its unique chemical structure that contributes to its biological activity. The saframycin class is known for its complex bicyclic core, which is essential for its antibacterial properties. In terms of chemical pathways, safracin A is involved in the inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis, thereby affecting the replication and transcription processes essential for bacterial growth. This mechanism is similar to that of other antibiotics within the same family, including safracin B, which is a hydroxylated derivative of safracin A (PMID:4019320 ). Notably, while safracin A exhibits therapeutic potential, it has been observed that the toxic and effective doses of safracin B are significantly lower than those of safracin A (PMID:4019320 ). Additionally, safracin B has been reported to enhance the life span of tumor-bearing mice more effectively than safracin A (PMID:4019320 ), indicating differences in their biological efficacy and safety profiles. Overall, safracin A represents an important compound within the saframycin antibiotic family, contributing to ongoing research in antimicrobial therapy.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC28H36N4O6
Average Mass524.618
Monoisotopic Mass524.263484895
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-N-{[(1S,2S,10R,13R)-19-hydroxy-7,18-dimethoxy-6,17,21-trimethyl-5,8-dioxo-11,21-diazapentacyclo[11.7.1.0^{2,11}.0^{4,9}.0^{15,20}]henicosa-4(9),6,15(20),16,18-pentaen-10-yl]methyl}propanimidic acid
Traditional Name(2S)-2-amino-N-{[(1S,2S,10R,13R)-19-hydroxy-7,18-dimethoxy-6,17,21-trimethyl-5,8-dioxo-11,21-diazapentacyclo[11.7.1.0^{2,11}.0^{4,9}.0^{15,20}]henicosa-4(9),6,15(20),16,18-pentaen-10-yl]methyl}propanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](C)(N)C(O)=NC[C@]1([H])N2C[C@@]3([H])CC4=C(C(O)=C(OC)C(C)=C4)[C@]([H])(N3C)[C@]2([H])CC2=C1C(=O)C(OC)=C(C)C2=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C28H36N4O6/c1-12-7-15-8-16-11-32-18(22(31(16)4)20(15)24(34)26(12)37-5)9-17-21(19(32)10-30-28(36)14(3)29)25(35)27(38-6)13(2)23(17)33/h7,14,16,18-19,22,34H,8-11,29H2,1-6H3,(H,30,36)/t14-,16+,18-,19-,22+/m0/s1
InChI KeyAZDDAJXLYMVMAW-BVFBRMCBSA-N