Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:11:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:30 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054405
Metabolite Identification
Common Namecubebol
DescriptionCubebol is a sesquiterpene metabolite characterized by its unique chemical structure, which includes a bicyclic framework typical of many terpenes. It is primarily synthesized through the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) by various enzymes, including sesquiterpene synthases, which exhibit cofactor-dependent catalysis, utilizing divalent metal ions such as Mn2+, Co2+, or Ni2+ (PMID:38527951 ). Cubebol is notable for its role in generating diverse aromatic compounds, contributing to the woody floral scent profile in certain plant extracts (PMID:39493592 ). It is also involved in complex biosynthetic pathways, where it is formed alongside other compounds like beta-myrcene and beta-phellandrene, enhancing the sensory characteristics of products such as tea (PMID:38540936 ). Additionally, cubebol has been identified as a major product in various essential oils, where it coexists with other oxygenated sesquiterpenes, indicating its significance in the chemical composition of these natural extracts (PMID:38929167 ). Its applications extend to the food industry, where it is valued for its long-lasting cooling and refreshing properties (PMID:40401765 ). Overall, cubebol exemplifies the intricate interplay between chemistry and biology in natural product synthesis.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(-)-(1R,4S,5R,6R,7S,10R)-7-Isopropyl-4,10-dimethyl-tricyclo[4.4.0.0(1,5)]decan-4-olChEBI
(1R,4S,5R,6R,7S,10R)-7-Isopropyl-4,10-dimethyl-tricyclo[4.4.0.0(1,5)]decan-4-olChEBI
Cubeb camphorChEBI
CubebolChEBI
Molecular FormulaC15H26O
Average Mass222.372
Monoisotopic Mass222.198365457
IUPAC Name(1R,4S,5R,6R,7S,10R)-4,10-dimethyl-7-(propan-2-yl)tricyclo[4.4.0.0¹,⁵]decan-4-ol
Traditional Name(-)-cubebol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]12[C@]3([H])[C@]1(CC[C@]3(C)O)[C@]([H])(C)CC[C@@]2([H])C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H26O/c1-9(2)11-6-5-10(3)15-8-7-14(4,16)13(15)12(11)15/h9-13,16H,5-8H2,1-4H3/t10-,11+,12-,13+,14+,15-/m1/s1
InChI KeyKONGRWVLXLWGDV-BYGOPZEFSA-N