Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 07:13:01 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:06:34 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0016600
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienal
Description4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienal is a lipid metabolite belonging to the class of aldehydes. Its chemical structure features a long carbon chain with a methyl group and two double bonds, specifically located at the 7th and 11th positions, contributing to its unique reactivity and potential biological activity. This compound has been identified in the context of fungal metabolism, particularly from the species Sporothrix flocculosa and Sporothrix rugulosa, where it was isolated alongside its corresponding acid form, 4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienoic acid. The biosynthetic pathways leading to the formation of 4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienal involve complex enzymatic processes that may include fatty acid elongation and desaturation, typical of lipid metabolism in fungi. Furthermore, the presence of this compound in fungal cultures suggests potential roles in antimicrobial activity, as indicated by its classification as a new antibiotic (PMID:7931361 ). The study of 4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienal may provide insights into novel therapeutic agents derived from natural products.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC18H32O
Average Mass264.453
Monoisotopic Mass264.24531565
IUPAC Name(7Z,11Z)-4-methylheptadeca-7,11-dienal
Traditional Name(7Z,11Z)-4-methylheptadeca-7,11-dienal
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(CCCCC)=C([H])CC\C([H])=C(\[H])CCC(C)CCC=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H32O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-15-18(2)16-14-17-19/h7-8,11-12,17-18H,3-6,9-10,13-16H2,1-2H3/b8-7-,12-11-
InChI KeyBXUVLPDAJOPHFD-MQEUWQHPSA-N