Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-04-29 21:46:54 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:10 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0048047
Metabolite Identification
Common Name5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydromethanopterin
Description5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydromethanopterin is a member of the class of pterins and is a crucial metabolite in various biochemical pathways. Its structure features a pteridine ring system, which is modified by a methyl group and a tetrahydro form, allowing it to participate in one-carbon transfer reactions. This compound plays a significant role in the methanogenesis pathway, where it serves as a cofactor in the conversion of methyl groups to methane, particularly in methanogenic archaea. Additionally, it is involved in the biosynthesis of other important biomolecules, acting as an essential intermediate alongside Methyl-CoM and Acetyl-CoA (PMID:32699553 ). The unique chemical structure of 5-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydromethanopterin facilitates its function in these metabolic processes, highlighting its importance in both microbial metabolism and broader biological systems.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydromethanopterinChEBI
5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydromethanopterin trianionChEBI
Molecular FormulaC31H44N6O16P
Average Mass787.694
Monoisotopic Mass787.256787099
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-({[(2R,3S,4R,5S)-5-{[(2R,3S,4S)-5-(4-{[(1R)-1-[(6S,7S)-2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl]ethyl]amino}phenyl)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl]oxy}-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl phosphono}oxy)pentanedioate
Traditional Name(2S)-2-({[(2R,3S,4R,5S)-5-{[(2R,3S,4S)-5-(4-{[(1R)-1-[(6S,7S)-2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-3,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl]ethyl]amino}phenyl)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl]oxy}-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl phosphono}oxy)pentanedioate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1([C@@H](C)NC2=CC=C(C[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO[C@H]3O[C@H](COP([O-])(=O)O[C@@H](CCC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]3O)C=C2)[C@H](C)NC2=C(N1C)C(=O)NC(N)=N2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C31H47N6O16P/c1-13(22-14(2)34-27-23(37(22)3)28(45)36-31(32)35-27)33-16-6-4-15(5-7-16)10-17(38)24(42)18(39)11-50-30-26(44)25(43)20(52-30)12-51-54(48,49)53-19(29(46)47)8-9-21(40)41/h4-7,13-14,17-20,22,24-26,30,33,38-39,42-44H,8-12H2,1-3H3,(H,40,41)(H,46,47)(H,48,49)(H4,32,34,35,36,45)/p-3/t13-,14+,17+,18-,19+,20-,22+,24+,25-,26-,30+/m1/s1
InChI KeySWBKYDXMQNCIAW-ZQPYBXQSSA-K