Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 17:41:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:48 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0028058
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAspergillusine A
DescriptionAspergillusine A is an alkaloid, a chemical class characterized by the presence of basic nitrogen atoms. This compound was isolated from an ethyl acetate extract of the cultured fungus Aspergillus versicolor, sourced from deep-sea sediments, alongside other metabolites such as xanthones and anthraquinones (PMID:29576058 ). The chemical structure of Aspergillusine A features a complex arrangement of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen atoms, typical of alkaloids, which often exhibit diverse biological activities. In terms of biochemical pathways, alkaloids like Aspergillusine A are known to participate in various metabolic processes, potentially influencing cellular signaling and interactions within the fungal organism. While the specific pathways involving Aspergillusine A remain to be fully elucidated, the metabolic versatility of alkaloids suggests that it may play roles in secondary metabolism, contributing to the organism's adaptation and survival in its ecological niche. Further research is necessary to explore its precise mechanisms of action and potential applications in biotechnology or medicine.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC11H17N3O2
Average Mass223.276
Monoisotopic Mass223.132076799
IUPAC Name3-[4-hydroxy-6-(2-methylpropyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]propanimidic acid
Traditional Name3-[4-hydroxy-6-(2-methylpropyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]propanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(C)CC1=CC(O)=NC(CCC(O)=N)=N1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H17N3O2/c1-7(2)5-8-6-11(16)14-10(13-8)4-3-9(12)15/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H2,12,15)(H,13,14,16)
InChI KeyYKZOVRRLWLNQJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N