Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:14:28 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:32 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054474
Metabolite Identification
Common Nameent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid
Descriptionent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid is a diterpenoid belonging to the chemical class of ent-kauranes. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of carbon atoms, characterized by a fused ring system and specific functional groups that contribute to its biological activity. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, including glycosylation reactions, as demonstrated by the recombinant LbUGT enzyme, which catalyzes the β-1,6-glucosylation at C19, leading to the formation of a monoglucosyl derivative (PMID:37571023 ). Additionally, ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, particularly through modulation of the NF-κB, MAPK, and mTOR pathways, as well as influencing autophagy in LPS-stimulated macrophages (PMID:33705895 ). Its activity has been compared to that of its analogs, indicating a significant role in therapeutic applications. Furthermore, it has been isolated from various plant sources, such as Baccharis sphenophylla and Wedelia trilobata, highlighting its prevalence in nature and potential utility in pharmacological research (PMID:34063939 , PMID:33645029 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
ent-Kaurenoic acidGenerator
ent-Kaur-16-en-19-Oic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC20H29O2
Average Mass301.451
Monoisotopic Mass301.217303754
IUPAC Name(1S,4S,5R,9S,10R,13R)-5,9-dimethyl-14-methylidenetetracyclo[11.2.1.0^{1,10}.0^{4,9}]hexadecane-5-carboxylate
Traditional Name(1S,4S,5R,9S,10R,13R)-5,9-dimethyl-14-methylidenetetracyclo[11.2.1.0^{1,10}.0^{4,9}]hexadecane-5-carboxylate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]12C[C@]3(CC1=C)CC[C@]1([H])[C@@](C)(CCC[C@@]1(C)[C@]3([H])CC2)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H30O2/c1-13-11-20-10-7-15-18(2,16(20)6-5-14(13)12-20)8-4-9-19(15,3)17(21)22/h14-16H,1,4-12H2,2-3H3,(H,21,22)/p-1/t14-,15+,16+,18-,19-,20-/m1/s1
InChI KeyNIKHGUQULKYIGE-OTCXFQBHSA-M