Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 17:48:49 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:49 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0028174
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAspterric acid
DescriptionAspterric acid is a natural product classified as a metabolite. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement that includes a dihydroxyacid moiety, which is significant in its role as an inhibitor of dihydroxyacid dehydratase (DHAD). This inhibition is particularly relevant in plant biology, where aspterric acid has been identified as a novel herbicide, targeting DHAD to disrupt essential metabolic pathways (PMID:39511739 ). The synthesis of aspterric acid involves unique chemical reactions, such as a Suárez radical cyclization, highlighting its intricate synthetic pathways (PMID:40015688 ). Additionally, aspterric acid has been shown to induce transdifferentiation of pancreatic alpha cells into beta cells in zebrafish models, suggesting potential implications in developmental biology and regenerative medicine (PMID:34871457 ). Its structural assignment has been confirmed through various studies, where it was isolated alongside other compounds from natural sources, including marine fungi (PMID:39289526 ). Overall, aspterric acid exemplifies a multifaceted compound with significant roles in both chemical synthesis and biological processes.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
8-Hydroxy-4-(propan-2-ylidene)-10-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0,]dodecane-8-carboxylateGenerator
AspterrateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC15H22O4
Average Mass266.337
Monoisotopic Mass266.151809188
IUPAC Name8-hydroxy-4-(propan-2-ylidene)-10-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0¹,⁵]dodecane-8-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name8-hydroxy-4-(propan-2-ylidene)-10-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0¹,⁵]dodecane-8-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(C)=C1CCC23COC(C2)C(O)(CCC13)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H22O4/c1-9(2)10-3-5-14-7-12(19-8-14)15(18,13(16)17)6-4-11(10)14/h11-12,18H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17)
InChI KeyIOYVXXQKVQKQIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N