Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:54:57 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:23 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054143
Metabolite Identification
Common Name1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene
Description1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene is a polyphenolic compound classified within the chemical class of naphthalenes. Its chemical structure features three hydroxyl groups positioned at the 1, 3, and 8 carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring, contributing to its reactivity and biological roles. This compound is primarily involved in the biosynthesis of melanin, a critical pigment in fungi, where it serves as a precursor in the melanin biosynthetic pathway. The enzyme 1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene reductase (3HNR) catalyzes the conversion of 1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene to vermelone, highlighting its significance in fungal physiology and virulence (PMID:26860927 ). Additionally, genes encoding 3HNR and related enzymes such as scytalone dehydratase are associated with virulence factors in various fungal species (PMID:32546122 ). Metabolic engineering approaches targeting the melanin biosynthetic genes, including those for 1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene reductase, have been explored to enhance the understanding of fungal pathogenicity (PMID:21571888 ). Overall, 1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene plays a pivotal role in fungal metabolism and pathogenicity through its involvement in melanin production.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1,3,8-TrihydroxynaphthaleneChEBI
Molecular FormulaC10H8O3
Average Mass176.171
Monoisotopic Mass176.047344118
IUPAC Namenaphthalene-1,3,8-triol
Traditional Name1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC2=C(C(O)=CC=C2)C(O)=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H8O3/c11-7-4-6-2-1-3-8(12)10(6)9(13)5-7/h1-5,11-13H
InChI KeyUSWUTUCXLQBQCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N