(3R,5R,6R)-trihydroxy-7E-megastigmen-9-one
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | (3S,5R,6R,7E)-3,5,6-Trihydroxy-7-megastigmen-9-one;(+/-)-e-4-(1,2,4-trihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-but-3-en-2-one; (3E)-4-(1,2,4-trihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one;(E)-4-(1,2,4-trihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C13H22O4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | CC(=O)C=CC1(C(CC(CC1(C)O)O)(C)C)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | QASOACWKTAXFSE-AATRIKPKSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | It has hydroxyl groups at positions 3, 5, and
6, a ketone functional group at position 9, and a double bond in the E (trans)
configuration at position 7. The specified stereochemistry is given by the
(3S,5R,6R) configuration. Norisoprenoids, including various megastigmenes, are
found in a wide variety of plants. Their formation is often related to the
degradation of carotenoids.They are commonly found in fruits and flowers, and
their presence often contributes to aroma and flavor. In fact, certain
norisoprenoids are significant aroma compounds in some wines and fruits. Due to
their aromatic properties, certain norisoprenoids, including megastigmenes, are
valuable in the flavor and fragrance industry. |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Ficus thonningii |