Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 15:22:49 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:33 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0025651
Metabolite Identification
Common NameClostrindolin
DescriptionClostrindolin is a pyrone alkaloid belonging to the class of antimycobacterial compounds, derived from the bacterium Clostridium beijerinckii. Its chemical structure features a pyrone ring, which is characteristic of many bioactive natural products, contributing to its biological activity. Clostrindolin is involved in metabolic pathways that may influence the growth and survival of mycobacterial species, suggesting a role in the competitive dynamics of microbial ecosystems. The production of such metabolites is often linked to secondary metabolism, where the organism synthesizes compounds that may provide advantages in specific environments or against competing microorganisms. The presence of Clostrindolin in Clostridium beijerinckii highlights the potential of this organism in biotechnological applications, particularly in the development of novel antimycobacterial agents. Further studies on its biosynthetic pathways could elucidate the mechanisms of its action and enhance our understanding of its role in microbial interactions. (PMID:31168541 )
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H11NO3
Average Mass241.246
Monoisotopic Mass241.073893218
IUPAC Name5-hydroxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one
Traditional Name5-hydroxy-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-6-methylpyran-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=C(O)C=C(C2=CNC3=CC=CC=C23)C(=O)O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H11NO3/c1-8-13(16)6-10(14(17)18-8)11-7-15-12-5-3-2-4-9(11)12/h2-7,15-16H,1H3
InChI KeySTDSWUGHNCYCJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N