Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2025-10-02 22:28:44 UTC
Update Date2025-10-08 21:35:17 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060738
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAurenin
DescriptionAurenin is a flavonoid, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities and structural characteristics, which typically include a benzopyran backbone. Its chemical structure features a chromone core with hydroxyl groups that contribute to its reactivity and interaction with biological molecules. Aurenin is produced by certain fungi, as indicated in the literature, where it is synthesized through specific metabolic pathways involving polyketide synthesis. The biosynthetic route of aurenin involves the condensation of malonyl-CoA and acetyl-CoA, leading to the formation of the flavonoid scaffold. Aurenin has been studied for its role in various biochemical processes, including its potential involvement in plant defense mechanisms and interactions with microbial communities. The study of its production and characteristics has been documented in the literature, highlighting the organism's metabolic capabilities and the environmental factors influencing aurenin synthesis (PMID:4982915 ). Further exploration of aurenin's pathways may reveal additional insights into its function and applications in biotechnology and pharmacology.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC33H54O11
Average Mass626.784
Monoisotopic Mass626.366612559
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyMHCJJKFRVNUEFV-AMSHOJPYNA-N