Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 14:16:05 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:27 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0024457
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
Description2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione is a novel anthraquinone, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities and applications in pharmaceuticals. Its chemical structure features an anthracene backbone with hydroxyl and dimethoxymethyl substituents, which may influence its reactivity and interaction with biological systems. This compound was isolated from the fermentation of Aspergillus versicolor, a fungus found in deep sea sediment, indicating its potential role in natural product chemistry and biotechnological applications (PMID:28511613 ). Anthraquinones are known to participate in various biochemical pathways, including those related to oxidative stress and cellular signaling, which can affect processes such as apoptosis and inflammation. The unique structural attributes of 2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione may confer specific properties that could be explored for therapeutic uses or as a lead compound in drug development, particularly in the context of natural products derived from marine organisms. Further studies are warranted to elucidate its full biological implications and potential utility in medicinal chemistry.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC17H14O5
Average Mass298.294
Monoisotopic Mass298.084123551
IUPAC Name2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hydroxy-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione
Traditional Name2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC(OC)C1=C(O)C2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C2=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C17H14O5/c1-21-17(22-2)12-8-7-11-13(16(12)20)15(19)10-6-4-3-5-9(10)14(11)18/h3-8,17,20H,1-2H3
InChI KeyUKQFUVNIVHRGHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N