Showing chemical card for secologanin (CFc000283998)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:46 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283998
Molecule Identification
Common Name
secologanin
Definition
Secologanin is a member of the class of compounds known as terpene glycosides. Terpene glycosides are prenol lipids containing a carbohydrate moiety glycosidically bound to a terpene backbone. Thus, secologanin is considered to be an isoprenoid lipid molecule. Secologanin is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Secologanin can be found in a number of food items such as oyster mushroom, flaxseed, nectarine, and cereals and cereal products, which makes secologanin a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Secologanin is a secoiridoid monoterpene synthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate in the mevalonate pathway. Secologanin then proceeds with dopamine or tryptamine to form ipecac and terpene indole alkaloids, respectively .
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as terpene glycosides. These are prenol lipids containing a carbohydrate moiety glycosidically bound to a terpene backbone.
