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Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:51:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:06 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055396
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-methylorsellinate
Description3-methylorsellinate is a secondary metabolite belonging to the class of polyketides. Its chemical structure features a methyl group at the 3-position of the orsellinate backbone, which contributes to its biological activity. This compound is synthesized from 3-methylorsellinate acid (3-MOA) through specific biosynthetic pathways, as demonstrated in studies where 3-MOA served as a substrate for the production of methyl 3-methylorsellinate, a compound noted for its significant antibacterial and broad-spectrum antifungal properties (PMID:35602042 ). Additionally, research has identified new metabolites related to 3-methylorsellinate produced by the fungus Aspergillus silvaticus, highlighting its potential role in fungal metabolism and ecological interactions (PMID:3378300 ). The diverse biological activities and the pathways involved in the biosynthesis of 3-methylorsellinate underscore its importance in both chemical and biological contexts.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3,6-Dimethyl-2,4-dihydroxybenzoateChEBI
beta-OrcinolcarboxylateChEBI
3,6-Dimethyl-2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acidGenerator
b-OrcinolcarboxylateGenerator
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Molecular FormulaC9H9O4
Average Mass181.168
Monoisotopic Mass181.05063235
IUPAC Name4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzen-1-olate
Traditional Name4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzenolate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=CC([O-])=C(C)C(O)=C1C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-4-3-6(10)5(2)8(11)7(4)9(12)13/h3,10-11H,1-2H3,(H,12,13)/p-1
InChI KeyVHNLJRRECIZZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-M