Carotol

Carotol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(3R,3aS,8aR)-6,8a-Dimethyl-3-(propan-2-yl)-2,3,4,5,8,8a-hexahydroazulen-3a(1H)-ol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1/C15H26O/c1-11(2)13-7-9-14(4)8-5-12(3)6-10-15(13,14)16/h5,11,13,16H,6-10H2,1-4H3/t13-,14+,15+/m1/s1
    Key: XZYQCFABZDVOPN-ILXRZTDVBA
  • O[C@@]12CC\C(=C/C[C@]2(CC[C@@H]1C(C)C)C)C
Properties
C15H26O
Molar mass 222.366 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Carotol was first isolated by scientists Asahina and Tsukamoto in 1925.[1] It is one of the primary components found in carrot seed oil comprising approximately 40% of this essential oil.[2] This sesquiterpene alcohol is thought to be formed in carrot seeds (Daucus carota L., Umbelliferae) during the vegetation period. Additionally, studies have shown that carotol may be involved in allelopathic interactions expressing activity as an antifungal, herbicidal and insecticidal agent.[3]

Biosynthesis

It has been proposed that there is a direct cyclisation of farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) to the carotol (carotane backbone). This type of cyclisation is unconventional for the typical chemistry of sesquiterpenes. The only other proposed mechanism requires a complex ten-membered ring with a methyl migration. This latter reaction, regardless of how plausible it may appear to be on paper, is energetically undesired, and through the diligent work of M. Soucek and coworkers, it was shown that the cyclization from FPP to carotol is the most probable biosynthesis route.[4]

The formation of farnesyl pyrophosphate is via the mevalonate pathway. An additional five-carbon IPP unit is added in the same manner to GPP.[5]

Formation of FPP.
Formation of FPP.

[5]

The cyclization of FPP proceeds via a synchronous reaction of trans-antiparallel additions. This leads to the trans carbocation intermediate. Further cyclisation occurs yielding the 5 and 7-membered ring carbocation. This is followed by a 1,3-hydride shift and subsequent deprotonation to the diene. It is suggested that the carbocation elimination is directed to retain the proper structure of the isopropyl group.[6] Based on the work of Soucek it is then proposed that a stereospecific hydration will then take place leading to the enzymatic introduction of the hydroxyl group.[4]

Proposed cyclization of FPP to Carotol.
Proposed cyclization of FPP to Carotol.

[4]

References

  1. ^ Cross A.D. (1960). "The Chemistry of Naturally Occurring 1,2 Epoxides". Quarterly Reviews, Chemical Society. 14 (4): 317–335. doi:10.1039/qr9601400317.
  2. ^ Sridhar, S; Rajagopal, RV; Rajavel, R; Masilamani, S; Narasimhan, S (2003). "Antifungal Activity of Some Essential Oils". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 51 (26): 7596–7599. Bibcode:2003JAFC...51.7596S. doi:10.1021/jf0344082. PMID 14664513.
  3. ^ Wieczorek, P (2006). "Structure of natural antibiotic CP-47,444". Chemik. 59 (11): 25–26, 55–59.
  4. ^ a b c Soucek, M (1962). "On terpenes. CXLVIII. Biosynthesis of carotol in Daucus carota L., a contribution to configuration of carotol and daucol". Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications. 27 (12): 2929–2933. doi:10.1135/cccc19622929.
  5. ^ a b Dewick, Paul M. (2008X). Medicinal Natural Products: A Biosynthetic Approach. Wiley.
  6. ^ Parker, W.; Roberts, J.S. (1967). "Sesquiterpene Biogenesis". Quarterly Reviews, Chemical Society. 21 (3): 331–363. doi:10.1039/qr9672100331.

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