Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 17:51:29 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:50 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0028223
Metabolite Identification
Common Name6-hydroxymellein
Description6-hydroxymellein is a dihydroisocoumarin, a subclass of phenolic compounds characterized by a fused benzene and γ-lactone structure. Its chemical structure features a hydroxyl group at the 6-position, contributing to its diverse biological activities. 6-hydroxymellein is involved in various biosynthetic pathways, serving as a precursor for the synthesis of other metabolites through stages of isoprenylation, cyclization, oxidation, and acetylation (PMID:38921585 ). It has been isolated from several fungal species, including Talaromyces stipitatus and Penicillium chrysogenum, indicating its prevalence in filamentous fungi (PMID:35889347 ; PMID:35684566 ). Biological studies have demonstrated that 6-hydroxymellein exhibits significant anti-inflammatory properties, with strong inhibitory effects on nitric oxide production and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) (PMID:39194878 ). Additionally, it has shown antioxidant activity, effectively scavenging DPPH radicals (PMID:39194878 ). The compound is also noted for its role in alleviating lung injury and protecting macrophages against inflammation via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway (PMID:36212882 ). Overall, 6-hydroxymellein represents a notable compound in the realm of natural products with potential therapeutic applications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(-)-6-HydroxymelleinChEBI
(3R)-3,4-Dihydro-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-isocoumarinChEBI
(R)-(-)-6-HydroxymelleinChEBI
(R)-3,4-Dihydro-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-1H-2-benzopyran-1-oneChEBI
(R)-6-HydroxymelleinChEBI
3,4-Dihydro-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methylisocoumarinChEBI
6,8-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydroisocoumarinChEBI
3,4-Dihydro-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-isocoumarinMeSH
6-Hydroxy-melleinMeSH
Molecular FormulaC10H10O4
Average Mass194.186
Monoisotopic Mass194.057908802
IUPAC Name(3R)-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzopyran-1-one
Traditional Name6-hydroxymellein
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(C)CC2=CC(O)=CC(O)=C2C(=O)O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H10O4/c1-5-2-6-3-7(11)4-8(12)9(6)10(13)14-5/h3-5,11-12H,2H2,1H3/t5-/m1/s1
InChI KeyDHLPMLVSBRRUGA-RXMQYKEDSA-N