Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:02:21 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:17 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055690
Metabolite Identification
Common Nameafrican-1-ene
Descriptionafrican-1-ene is a sesquiterpene, a class of terpenes composed of three isoprene units. Its chemical structure features a characteristic bicyclic arrangement, which is typical of many sesquiterpenes, contributing to its unique reactivity and potential biological activities. African-1-ene has been isolated from the soft coral Sinularia dissecta, indicating its presence in marine ecosystems and suggesting a role in the chemical ecology of these organisms. In terms of biochemical pathways, sesquiterpenes like african-1-ene are often involved in the biosynthesis of various secondary metabolites, which can serve functions such as defense mechanisms against predators or pathogens. The isolation of african-1-ene alongside other known sesquiterpenes and diterpenoids highlights its potential significance in the study of marine natural products and their applications in pharmacology. The reference for its isolation is documented in the literature, specifically in PMID:12141876 , which provides insights into the diversity of terpenoid compounds found in marine organisms and their potential roles in ecological interactions.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC15H24
Average Mass204.357
Monoisotopic Mass204.187800773
IUPAC Name(1aR,5R,7aS,7bR)-3,3,5,7b-tetramethyl-1H,1aH,2H,3H,5H,6H,7H,7aH,7bH-cyclopropa[e]azulene
Traditional Name(1aR,5R,7aS,7bR)-3,3,5,7b-tetramethyl-1H,1aH,2H,5H,6H,7H,7aH-cyclopropa[e]azulene
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]12C[C@@]1(C)[C@]1([H])CC[C@@]([H])(C)C1=CC(C)(C)C2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H24/c1-10-5-6-13-12(10)9-14(2,3)7-11-8-15(11,13)4/h9-11,13H,5-8H2,1-4H3/t10-,11+,13-,15-/m1/s1
InChI KeyFCQGZOYPTSMOOM-NDPMZMCLSA-N