Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:58:15 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:10 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055533
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-O-dimethylallyl-L-tyrosine
Description4-O-dimethylallyl-L-tyrosine is a phenolic compound belonging to the class of amino acid derivatives. Its chemical structure features a modified tyrosine backbone, with a dimethylallyl substituent at the 4-position of the aromatic ring. This compound is synthesized through enzymatic pathways involving specific synthases, which have been identified in lichen-forming fungi. The discovery of these enzymes suggests a specialized biosynthetic route for 4-O-dimethylallyl-L-tyrosine, highlighting its potential role in secondary metabolite production within these organisms. Functional studies indicate that these enzymes exhibit activity consistent with 4-O-dimethylallyl-L-tyrosine synthases, further emphasizing the compound's relevance in fungal metabolism (PMID:39255066 ). The pathways involving 4-O-dimethylallyl-L-tyrosine may contribute to the diversity of bioactive compounds produced by fungi, which can have implications in ecological interactions and potential applications in biotechnology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
4-O-Dimethylallyl-L-tyrosineChEBI
4-O-Prenyl-L-tyrosine zwitterionChEBI
Molecular FormulaC14H19NO3
Average Mass249.31
Monoisotopic Mass249.136493476
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-3-{4-[(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)oxy]phenyl}propanoic acid
Traditional Name(2S)-2-amino-3-{4-[(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)oxy]phenyl}propanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](N)(CC1=CC=C(OCC=C(C)C)C=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H19NO3/c1-10(2)7-8-18-12-5-3-11(4-6-12)9-13(15)14(16)17/h3-7,13H,8-9,15H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17)/t13-/m0/s1
InChI KeyDVPQPQUTSYCKEZ-ZDUSSCGKSA-N