Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:59:15 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:12 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055575
Metabolite Identification
Common Name5-methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylic acid
Description5-methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylic acid is a phenazine derivative, a class of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds known for their diverse biological activities. Its chemical structure features a phenazine backbone with a methyl group and a carboxylic acid functional group, which contribute to its unique properties. This metabolite is produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of microbial interactions. Notably, 5-methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylic acid (5-MPCA) forms a red derivative within fungal cells, showcasing its potential as an antifungal agent (PMID:32813693 ). Additionally, it exhibits antibiotic activity against pathogenic fungi, including Candida albicans, highlighting its role in the competitive dynamics of microbial communities (PMID:21143312 ). The presence of this compound in the environment underscores the ecological significance of phenazines in mediating interactions between bacteria and fungi, as well as their potential applications in biocontrol and therapeutic contexts.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
5-Methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylateChEBI
5-Methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylic acidGenerator
5-Methylphenazine-1-carboxylic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC14H10N2O2
Average Mass238.246
Monoisotopic Mass238.07422757
IUPAC Name5-methylphenazin-5-ium-1-carboxylate
Traditional Name5-methylphenazin-5-ium-1-carboxylate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
C[N+]1=C2C=CC=CC2=NC2=C(C=CC=C12)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H10N2O2/c1-16-11-7-3-2-6-10(11)15-13-9(14(17)18)5-4-8-12(13)16/h2-8H,1H3
InChI KeyWBQUROCKWAJPFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N