Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:50:32 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:58 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005114
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAcarenoic acid
DescriptionAcarenoic acid is a metabolite belonging to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acids. It has garnered attention in biomedical literature for its potential ecological implications, as evidenced by studies highlighting its absence in certain species. Specifically, research indicates that three species characterized by a lack of fatty acids, including acaranoic and acarenoic acids, exhibit similar ecological traits, suggesting a potential link between these metabolites and ecological adaptations (PMID:40842462 ). While the precise biological functions of acarenoic acid remain to be fully elucidated, its classification as a fatty acid implies potential roles in cellular processes and metabolic pathways. Understanding the presence or absence of such metabolites in various organisms may provide insights into their evolutionary strategies and ecological niches. Further investigation into acarenoic acid could reveal its significance in metabolic networks and contribute to a broader understanding of the biochemical diversity among species.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
AcarenoateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC17H28O4
Average Mass296.407
Monoisotopic Mass296.198759382
IUPAC Name(4R,6S)-6-decyl-3-methylidene-2-oxooxane-4-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name(4R,6S)-6-decyl-3-methylidene-2-oxooxane-4-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(CCCCCCCCCC)C[C@@]([H])(C(O)=O)C(=C)C(=O)O1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C17H28O4/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-14-12-15(16(18)19)13(2)17(20)21-14/h14-15H,2-12H2,1H3,(H,18,19)/t14-,15+/m0/s1
InChI KeyAMRFXZBKMJOJJA-LSDHHAIUSA-N