Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-12-11 00:19:26 UTC
Update Date2024-04-30 20:34:50 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0047993
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Indoleacetonitrile
Description3-Indoleacetonitrile is a phytoalexin. Phytoalexins are antibiotics produced by plants that are under attack. Phytoalexins tend to fall into several classes including terpenoids, glycosteroids, and alkaloids; however, researchers often find it convenient to extend the definition to include all phytochemicals that are part of the plant's defensive arsenal. Phytoalexins produced in plants act as toxins to the attacking organism. They may puncture the cell wall, delay maturation, disrupt metabolism, or prevent the reproduction of the pathogen in question. However, phytoalexins are often targeted to specific predators; a plant that has anti-insect phytoalexins may not have the ability to repel a fungal attack. 3-Indoleacetonitrile is common in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Dietary indoles in cruciferous vegetables induce cytochrome P450 enzymes and have prevented tumours in various animal models. Consumption of Brassica vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of cancer of the alimentary tract in animal models and human populations (PMID:15612779 , 15884814 , 2342128 , 3014947 , 3880668 , 6334634 , 6419397 , 6426808 , 6584878 , 6725517 , 6838646 , 7123561 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(indol-3-yl)AcetonitrileChEBI
(Indole-3-yl)acetonitrileChEBI
3-(Cyanomethyl)indoleChEBI
3-IndolylacetonitrileChEBI
indol-3-YlacetonitrileChEBI
Indole-3-acetonitrileKegg
(3-Indolyl)acetonitrileHMDB
1H-indol-3-YlacetonitrileHMDB
1H-Indole-3-acetonitrileHMDB
3-Cyanomethyl-1H-indoleHMDB
3-IndolacetonitrileHMDB
3-Indolyl-acetonitrileHMDB
b-IndoleacetonitrileHMDB
beta-IndoleacetonitrileHMDB
IANHMDB
IndoleacetonitrileHMDB
Indolyl-3-acetonitrileHMDB
IndolylacetonitrilHMDB
IndolylacetonitrileHMDB
Usaf CB-29HMDB
3-IndoleacetonitrileChEBI
(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetonitrileHMDB
Molecular FormulaC10H8N2
Average Mass156.1839
Monoisotopic Mass156.068748266
IUPAC Name2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile
Traditional Nameindole-3-acetonitrile
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
N#CCC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H8N2/c11-6-5-8-7-12-10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-4,7,12H,5H2
InChI KeyDMCPFOBLJMLSNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N