Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:22:53 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:36 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054657
Metabolite Identification
Common Namerubrofusarin B
DescriptionRubrofusarin B is a naphtho-γ-pyrone derivative, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities. Its chemical structure features a naphthalene ring system fused with a γ-pyrone moiety, contributing to its unique properties. This compound has been isolated from various fungal sources, including marine-derived Aspergillus species, such as Aspergillus cosatricaensis and Aspergillus niger, where it was identified alongside other metabolites like butyrolactones and alkaloids (PMID:35599958 , PMID:34506550 ). Rubrofusarin B has been shown to exhibit inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting potential neuroprotective pathways (PMID:34506550 ). Additionally, it has been observed to block corticosterone-induced impairments in long-term potentiation, indicating a role in synaptic plasticity and cognitive function (PMID:32414166 ). The compound's presence in various fungal strains highlights its significance in the biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites, which are crucial for the ecological interactions of these fungi.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
5-Hydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-2-methyl-4H-naphtho(2,3-b)pyran-4-oneChEBI
HeminigeroneChEBI
Rubrofusarin monomethyl etherChEBI
TMD 256a2ChEBI
TMD-256a2ChEBI
Molecular FormulaC16H14O5
Average Mass286.283
Monoisotopic Mass286.084123551
IUPAC Name5-hydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-2-methyl-4H-benzo[g]chromen-4-one
Traditional Name5-hydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzo[g]chromen-4-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=CC(OC)=C2C(O)=C3C(=O)C=C(C)OC3=CC2=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C16H14O5/c1-8-4-11(17)15-13(21-8)6-9-5-10(19-2)7-12(20-3)14(9)16(15)18/h4-7,18H,1-3H3
InChI KeyHFPQKJMLIONCGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N