Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2023-02-14 16:56:06 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 20:47:38 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060386
Metabolite Identification
Common Name11,12-Methyleneoctadecanoic acid
Description11,12-Methyleneoctadecanoic acid is a fatty acid belonging to the class of unsaturated fatty acids. Its chemical structure features a methylene group between the 11th and 12th carbon atoms of the octadecanoic acid backbone, distinguishing it from other fatty acids. This compound has been identified as a metabolite in various organisms, including fungi, where it plays a role in lipid composition. For instance, it has been found as a predominant acyl component in polar phospholipids and is involved in the formation of ornithine lipids, where it is bound to the alpha-amino group (PMID:12633685 ). Additionally, it has been noted in the fatty acid profiles of different species, highlighting its presence alongside other fatty acids such as palmitic acid and vaccenic acid (PMID:19470520 ). The synthesis of 11,12-methyleneoctadecanoic acid has been linked to folic acid metabolism in Lactobacillus plantarum, indicating its potential biosynthetic pathways (PMID:5848327 ). Overall, this fatty acid contributes to the diverse lipid profiles observed in various biological systems.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC19H35O2
Average Mass295.488
Monoisotopic Mass295.264253947
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyIJKRDVKGCQRKBI-MSOLQXFVSA-M