Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-06 16:33:56 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:38 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054713
Metabolite Identification
Common NameFe(III)-enterobactin
DescriptionFe(III)-enterobactin is a catecholate-type siderophore, a class of molecules that chelate iron (III) ions to facilitate their transport in microbial systems. Its chemical structure features a cyclic arrangement of three 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA) units linked by a serine residue, allowing for high-affinity binding of Fe(III). This complexation is crucial for iron acquisition in environments where this essential nutrient is limited. Fe(III)-enterobactin is involved in various biological pathways, including uptake mechanisms mediated by specific outer membrane proteins, such as FapA in Vibrio species, which can transport both Fe(III)-enterobactin and its analogs (PMID:30135989 ). Additionally, certain Bacteroides species utilize Fe(III)-enterobactin as an iron source in a dose-dependent manner, highlighting its role in microbial iron metabolism (PMID:28397401 ). The chirality of the ferric complex differs from other siderophores, as it is characterized by a specific configuration that influences its binding properties (PMID:21545171 ). Furthermore, studies indicate that proteins like YiuA exhibit variable affinities for Fe(III)-enterobactin, suggesting a nuanced interaction landscape within microbial systems (PMID:40811090 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
[Fe(ent)](3-)ChEBI
Fe-enterobactinChEBI
FerrienterobactinChEBI
Molecular FormulaC30H21FeN3O15
Average Mass719.344
Monoisotopic Mass719.03220915
IUPAC Nameiron(3+) ion 3-{[(3S,7S,11S)-7,11-bis(2,3-dioxidobenzamido)-2,6,10-trioxo-1,5,9-trioxacyclododecan-3-yl]carbamoyl}benzene-1,2-bis(olate)
Traditional Nameiron(3+) ion enterobactin(6-)
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[Fe+3].[O-]C1=CC=CC(C(=O)N[C@H]2COC(=O)[C@H](COC(=O)[C@H](COC2=O)NC(=O)C2=CC=CC([O-])=C2[O-])NC(=O)C2=CC=CC([O-])=C2[O-])=C1[O-]
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C30H27N3O15.Fe/c34-19-7-1-4-13(22(19)37)25(40)31-16-10-46-29(44)18(33-27(42)15-6-3-9-21(36)24(15)39)12-48-30(45)17(11-47-28(16)43)32-26(41)14-5-2-8-20(35)23(14)38;/h1-9,16-18,34-39H,10-12H2,(H,31,40)(H,32,41)(H,33,42);/q;+3/p-6/t16-,17-,18-;/m0./s1
InChI KeyNGILTSZTOFYVBF-UVJOBNTFSA-H