Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2023-02-14 16:59:04 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 20:47:40 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060405
Metabolite Identification
Common Name9,10-Methylenehexadecanoic acid
Description9,10-Methylenehexadecanoic acid is a cyclopropane fatty acid, classified within the broader category of fatty acids. Its chemical structure features a cyclopropane ring at the 9 and 10 positions of a hexadecanoic acid backbone, which influences its biochemical properties and interactions. This compound has been identified as a significant metabolite in various biological contexts, including its role in stimulating triterpenoid production, as evidenced by its activity in extracts (PMID:21468633 ). Additionally, it has been characterized alongside other fatty acids in microbial studies, highlighting its presence in the lipid profiles of certain bacteria (PMID:18462396 ). Notably, Desulfobacter hydrogenophilus is known to produce 9,10-methylenehexadecanoic acid, indicating its involvement in microbial metabolic pathways (PMID:14641586 ). Furthermore, this compound has been shown to affect cardiac function, specifically inhibiting contractility and actomyosin ATPase activity in guinea pig myocardium (PMID:10913372 ). Overall, 9,10-methylenehexadecanoic acid serves as an important metabolite with diverse implications in both microbial metabolism and physiological processes.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC17H31O2
Average Mass267.434
Monoisotopic Mass267.232953818
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyMUZYOAHCGSIXJH-CVEARBPZSA-M