Plant
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 15:40:52 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:05 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0047749
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePseudocumene
DescriptionPseudocumene is a member of the aromatic hydrocarbon class, specifically classified as a trimethylbenzene. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring with three methyl groups attached, which can exist in several isomeric forms. Pseudocumene participates in various chemical pathways, including its role in catalytic processes such as alkylation with methanol, where studies have shown that modifications to zeolite catalysts can significantly influence its conversion and product distribution (PMID:40428989 ). Additionally, pseudocumene can be synthesized through advanced upcycling strategies involving the depolymerization of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and biomass-derived compounds, highlighting its potential as a valuable chemical feedstock (PMID:40175301 ). In ecological studies, pseudocumene has been identified as a significant component in blends that attract certain species, suggesting its relevance in ecological interactions (PMID:37861891 ). Furthermore, it is involved in biochemical reactions, such as hydroxylation by cytochrome P450 enzymes, which is crucial for the formation of trimethylhydroquinone (TMHQ) (PMID:30191291 ). Overall, pseudocumene's unique structure and reactivity make it an important compound in both industrial applications and biological pathways.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1,3,4-TrimethylbenzeneChEBI
As-trimethylbenzeneChEBI
PseudocumeneChEBI
PseudocumolChEBI
Psi-cumeneChEBI
Uns-trimethylbenzeneChEBI
.psi.-cumeneHMDB
1,2, 4-TrimethylbenzeneHMDB
1,2,4-Trimethyl-benzeneHMDB
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (acd/name 4.0)HMDB
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (pseudocumene)HMDB
1,2,5-Trimethyl-benzeneHMDB
1,2,5-TrimethylbenzeneHMDB
Asymmetrical trimethylbenzeneHMDB
Laquo psiraquo -cumeneHMDB
Molecular FormulaC9H12
Average Mass120.1916
Monoisotopic Mass120.093900384
IUPAC Name1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
Traditional Name1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=CC(C)=C(C)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C9H12/c1-7-4-5-8(2)9(3)6-7/h4-6H,1-3H3
InChI KeyGWHJZXXIDMPWGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N