CHEBI:59959 - (3R,6E)-nerolidol

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ChEBI Name (3R,6E)-nerolidol
ChEBI ID CHEBI:59959
ChEBI ASCII Name (3R,6E)-nerolidol
Definition A (6E)-nerolidol in which the hydroxy group at positon 3 adopts an R-configuration. It is a fertility-related volatile compound secreted by the queens of higher termites from the subfamily Syntermitinae.
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Submitter Kristian Axelsen
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Formula C15H26O
Net Charge 0
Average Mass 222.372
Monoisotopic Mass 222.19837
InChI InChI=1S/C15H26O/c1-6-15(5,16)12-8-11-14(4)10-7-9-13(2)3/h6,9,11,16H,1,7-8,10,12H2,2-5H3/b14-11+/t15-/m0/s1
InChIKey FQTLCLSUCSAZDY-GOFCXVBSSA-N
SMILES CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC[C@@](C)(O)C=C
Metabolite of Species Details
Embiratermes neotenicus (NCBI:txid1367269) See: PubMed
Silvestritermes heyeri (NCBI:txid1934602) See: PubMed
Labiotermes labralis (NCBI:txid370423) See: PubMed
Cyrilliotermes angulariceps (NCBI:txid377900) See: PubMed
Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
(via nerolidol )
Biological Role(s): animal metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in animals that include diverse creatures from sponges, insects to mammals.
flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
(via nerolidol )
pheromone
A semiochemical used in olfactory communication between organisms of the same species eliciting a change in sexual or social behaviour.
(via nerolidol )
antifungal agent
An antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.
(via nerolidol )
volatile oil component
Any plant metabolite that is found naturally as a component of a volatile oil.
(via nerolidol )
insect attractant
A chemical that attracts insects.
(via nerolidol )
Application(s): flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
(via nerolidol )
cosmetic
The role played by a substance in enhancing the appearance or odour of the human body; a name given to the substance itself or to a component of it.
(via nerolidol )
neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
(via nerolidol )
anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
(via nerolidol )
antihypertensive agent
Any drug used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular hypertension regardless of pharmacological mechanism.
(via nerolidol )
herbicide
A substance used to destroy plant pests.
(via nerolidol )
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ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing (3R,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59959) has role animal metabolite (CHEBI:75767)
(3R,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59959) is a (6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:141283)
(3R,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59959) is enantiomer of (3S,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59958)
Incoming (3S,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59958) is enantiomer of (3R,6E)-nerolidol (CHEBI:59959)
IUPAC Name
(3R,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol
Synonyms Sources
(3R)-(6E)-nerolidol SUBMITTER
(3R,6E)-nerolidol UniProt
Manual Xrefs Databases
28U PDBeChem
9416582 ChemSpider
CPD-8843 MetaCyc
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Registry Numbers Types Sources
4307250 Beilstein Registry Number Beilstein
77551-75-8 CAS Registry Number ChemIDplus
Citations Waiting for Citations Types Sources
12481088 PubMed citation SUBMITTER
24399794 PubMed citation Europe PMC
30920958 PubMed citation Europe PMC
Last Modified
04 June 2021