Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:22:10 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:39 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054736
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(+)-isoafricanol
Description(+)-isoafricanol is a terpenoid, specifically a sesquiterpene alcohol, that has been identified as a metabolite in various biological systems. Its chemical structure features a complex arrangement of carbon atoms that contribute to its unique properties and reactivity. The biosynthetic pathway of (+)-isoafricanol involves the action of specific enzymes, notably the (+)-isoafricanol synthase, which is encoded by one of the four terpene cyclase genes identified in the genome sequencing of Streptomyces malaysiensis DSM 4137 (PMID:28247907 ). This enzyme catalyzes the cyclization of precursor molecules to produce (+)-isoafricanol. Furthermore, several other enzymes with high homology to (+)-isoafricanol synthase are present in various genome-sequenced streptomycetes, suggesting a conserved mechanism for the synthesis of this compound across different species (PMID:28247907 ). The presence of (+)-isoafricanol in these microbial systems highlights its potential role in secondary metabolism, which may contribute to the ecological interactions of these organisms.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC15H26O
Average Mass222.372
Monoisotopic Mass222.198365457
IUPAC Name(1aR,1bS,4R,4aR,7aS)-1a,4,6,6-tetramethyl-decahydro-1H-cyclopropa[e]azulen-4a-ol
Traditional Name(1aR,1bS,4R,4aR,7aS)-1a,4,6,6-tetramethyl-octahydrocyclopropa[e]azulen-4a-ol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]12C[C@@]1(C)[C@]1([H])CC[C@@]([H])(C)[C@]1(O)CC(C)(C)C2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C15H26O/c1-10-5-6-12-14(4)8-11(14)7-13(2,3)9-15(10,12)16/h10-12,16H,5-9H2,1-4H3/t10-,11+,12+,14-,15-/m1/s1
InChI KeyKVFZUTBKAXAVDX-CYHVGBIXSA-N