Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:45:26 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:59 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055173
Metabolite Identification
Common Name15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene
Description15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene is a carotenoid precursor belonging to the chemical class of polyenes. This compound plays a crucial role in the biosynthetic pathways leading to the formation of various carotenoids, which are important for photosynthesis and photoprotection in plants and certain microorganisms. Specifically, 15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene serves as an intermediate in the production of 4,4'-diaponeurosporene, a key compound in the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway mediated by certain bacteria, such as Mesenteroides. The conversion of 15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene to 4,4'-diaponeurosporene illustrates its significance in the complex network of carotenoid metabolism, which involves a series of enzymatic reactions that ultimately lead to the synthesis of various bioactive pigments. These pigments not only contribute to the coloration of plants and microorganisms but also play vital roles in light absorption and protection against oxidative stress. Understanding the structure and function of 15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene enhances our knowledge of carotenoid biosynthesis and its implications in both ecological and agricultural contexts. (PMID:39629323 )
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(12Z)-DehydrosqualeneChEBI
12-cis-DehydrosqualeneChEBI
12cis-DehydrosqualeneChEBI
DehydrosqualeneChEBI
Molecular FormulaC30H48
Average Mass408.714
Monoisotopic Mass408.375601546
IUPAC Name(6E,10E,12Z,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,12,14,18,22-heptaene
Traditional Name15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(CC\C(C)=C(/[H])\C(\[H])=C(\[H])C([H])=C(C)CC\C([H])=C(/C)CCC=C(C)C)=C(C)CCC=C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C30H48/c1-25(2)15-11-19-29(7)23-13-21-27(5)17-9-10-18-28(6)22-14-24-30(8)20-12-16-26(3)4/h9-10,15-18,23-24H,11-14,19-22H2,1-8H3/b10-9-,27-17+,28-18+,29-23+,30-24+
InChI KeyNXJJBCPAGHGVJC-LIKFLUFESA-N