| Substance | Relationship Strength | Studies | Trials | Classes | Roles |
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acetic acid
Acetic Acid: Product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed). acetic acid : A simple monocarboxylic acid containing two carbons. | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | monocarboxylic acid | antimicrobial food preservative;
Daphnia magna metabolite;
food acidity regulator;
protic solvent |
acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde: A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis.. acetaldehyde : The aldehyde formed from acetic acid by reduction of the carboxy group. It is the most abundant carcinogen in tobacco smoke.. aldehyde : A compound RC(=O)H, in which a carbonyl group is bonded to one hydrogen atom and to one R group.. acetyl group : A group, formally derived from acetic acid by dehydroxylation, which is fundamental to the biochemistry of all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. | 2.74 | 3 | 0 | aldehyde | carcinogenic agent;
EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor;
electron acceptor;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
mutagen;
oxidising agent;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite;
teratogenic agent |
benzaldehyde
[no description available] | 2.75 | 3 | 0 | benzaldehydes | EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor;
EC 3.5.5.1 (nitrilase) inhibitor;
flavouring agent;
fragrance;
odorant receptor agonist;
plant metabolite |
salicylic acid
Scalp: The outer covering of the calvaria. It is composed of several layers: SKIN; subcutaneous connective tissue; the occipitofrontal muscle which includes the tendinous galea aponeurotica; loose connective tissue; and the pericranium (the PERIOSTEUM of the SKULL). | 2.11 | 1 | 0 | monohydroxybenzoic acid | algal metabolite;
antifungal agent;
antiinfective agent;
EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor;
keratolytic drug;
plant hormone;
plant metabolite |
1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid
1-aminocyclopropanecarboxylic acid : A non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid consisting of cyclopropane having amino and carboxy substituents both at the 1-position. | 2 | 1 | 0 | amino acid zwitterion;
monocarboxylic acid;
non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid | ethylene releasers;
plant metabolite |
indole
[no description available] | 2.21 | 1 | 0 | indole;
polycyclic heteroarene | Escherichia coli metabolite |
phenylacetaldehyde
[no description available] | 2.45 | 2 | 0 | alpha-CH2-containing aldehyde;
phenylacetaldehydes | Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
1-anilino-8-naphthalenesulfonate
1-anilino-8-naphthalenesulfonate: RN given refers to parent cpd. 8-anilinonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid : A naphthalenesulfonic acid that is naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid substituted by a phenylamino group at position 8. | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | aminonaphthalene;
naphthalenesulfonic acid | fluorescent probe |
methyl salicylate
methyl salicylate: used in over-the-counter liniments, ointments, lotions for relief of musculoskeletal aches and pains; has hemolytic effect on human & sheep erythrocytes; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #5990. methyl salicylate : A benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. | 3.31 | 6 | 0 | benzoate ester;
methyl ester;
salicylates | flavouring agent;
insect attractant;
metabolite |
sucrose
Saccharum: A plant genus of the family POACEAE widely cultivated in the tropics for the sweet cane that is processed into sugar. | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | glycosyl glycoside | algal metabolite;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
osmolyte;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite;
sweetening agent |
n-pentanol
n-pentanol: RN given refers to parent cpd. pentan-1-ol : A short-chain primary fatty alcohol that is pentane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is substituted by a hydroxy group. It has been isolated from Melicope ptelefolia. | 2.49 | 2 | 0 | pentanol;
short-chain primary fatty alcohol | human metabolite;
plant metabolite |
linalool
linalool: RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation; structure. linalool : A monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from plants like Ocimum canum. | 3.56 | 8 | 0 | monoterpenoid;
tertiary alcohol | antimicrobial agent;
fragrance;
plant metabolite;
volatile oil component |
alpha-pinene
[no description available] | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | pinene | plant metabolite |
methyl benzoate
methyl benzoate : A benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. | 2.04 | 1 | 0 | benzoate ester;
methyl ester | insect attractant;
metabolite |
3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol: penetration enhancer for transdermal delivery of 5-fluorouracil; ligand for odorant-binding protein; RN given refers to parent cpd | 2.13 | 1 | 0 | aliphatic alcohol | |
1-hexanol
1-hexanol: RN given refers to parent cpd. hexanol : A fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at any position of an unbranched saturated chain of six carbon atoms.. hexan-1-ol : A primary alcohol that is hexane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. | 3.58 | 8 | 0 | hexanol;
primary alcohol | alarm pheromone;
antibacterial agent;
fragrance;
plant metabolite |
3-hydroxy-3-methylbutene
3-hydroxy-3-methylbutene: narcotic, sleep-producing principle from hops; RN given refers to parent cpd. 3-hydroxy-3-methylbut-1-ene : A tertiary alcohol that is 3-methylbut-1-ene carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 3. | 2.11 | 1 | 0 | olefinic compound;
tertiary alcohol | animal metabolite;
fragrance;
pheromone;
plant metabolite |
citronellol
citronellol: alcohol form of citronellal; found in rose oil; RN given refers to parent cpd without isomeric designation; structure. citronellol : A monoterpenoid that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7.. insect repellent : An insecticide that acts as a repellent to insects. | 2.13 | 1 | 0 | monoterpenoid | plant metabolite |
cyclopentane
Cyclopentanes: A group of alicyclic hydrocarbons with the general formula R-C5H9.. cyclopentanes : Cyclopentane and its derivatives formed by substitution. | 3.44 | 7 | 0 | cycloalkane;
cyclopentanes;
volatile organic compound | non-polar solvent |
3-hexen-1-ol
3-hexen-1-ol: RN given refers to (Z)-isomer; a green odor chemical. hex-3-en-1-ol : A primary alcohol that is hex-3-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. | 3.58 | 8 | 0 | alkenyl alcohol;
homoallylic alcohol;
primary alcohol;
volatile organic compound | plant metabolite |
1-octen-3-ol
1-octen-3-ol: main flavor component of mushrooms; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; bait for insect vectors (tsetse, sandflies, mosquitoes). oct-1-en-3-ol : An alkenyl alcohol with a structure based on a C8 unbranched chain with the hydroxy group at C-2 and unsaturation at C-1-C-2. It is a major volatile compound present in many mushrooms and fungi. | 2.06 | 1 | 0 | alkenyl alcohol;
medium-chain fatty alcohol | antimicrobial agent;
fungal metabolite;
insect attractant;
volatile oil component |
phenyl acetate
phenyl acetate: The ester formed between phenol and acetic acid. Don't confuse with phenylacetic acid derivatives listed under PHENYLACETATES.. phenyl acetate : An acetate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with acetic acid. | 5.23 | 46 | 0 | benzenes;
phenyl acetates | |
myrcene
myrcene: structure in first source. beta-myrcene : A monoterpene that is octa-1,6-diene bearing methylene and methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 respectively. | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | monoterpene | anabolic agent;
anti-inflammatory agent;
flavouring agent;
fragrance;
plant metabolite;
volatile oil component |
isoamyl acetate
isoamyl acetate: structure in Merck, 9th ed, #4958. isoamyl acetate : The acetate ester of isoamylol. | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | acetate ester | metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
alkenes
[no description available] | 3.56 | 8 | 0 | | |
deoxynivalenol
deoxynivalenol : A trichothecene mycotoxin produced by Fusarium to which wheat, barley, maize (corn) and their products are susceptible to contamination. | 2.11 | 1 | 0 | cyclic ketone;
enone;
primary alcohol;
secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone;
trichothecene;
triol | mycotoxin |
glucose, (beta-d)-isomer
beta-D-glucose : D-Glucopyranose with beta configuration at the anomeric centre.. (1->4)-beta-D-glucan : A beta-D-glucan in which the glucose units are connected by (1->4) linkages.. (1->3)-beta-D-glucan : A beta-D-glucan in which the glucose units are connected by (1->3) linkages. | 2.05 | 1 | 0 | D-glucopyranose | epitope;
mouse metabolite |
4,8-dimethyl-1,3,7-nonatriene
4,8-dimethyl-1,3,7-nonatriene: structure in first source | 2.76 | 3 | 0 | | |
hydroxyl radical
Hydroxyl Radical: The univalent radical OH. Hydroxyl radical is a potent oxidizing agent. | 2.11 | 1 | 0 | oxygen hydride;
oxygen radical;
reactive oxygen species | |
singlet oxygen
Singlet Oxygen: An excited state of molecular oxygen generated photochemically or chemically. Singlet oxygen reacts with a variety of biological molecules such as NUCLEIC ACIDS; PROTEINS; and LIPIDS; causing oxidative damages. | 2.11 | 1 | 0 | chalcogen;
monoatomic oxygen;
nonmetal atom | macronutrient |
4,8,12-trimethyl-1,3,7,11-tridecatetraene
4,8,12-trimethyl-1,3,7,11-tridecatetraene: released by lima bean plants upon predation by T. urticae | 2.76 | 3 | 0 | | |
erythritol
[no description available] | 2.04 | 1 | 0 | butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol | antioxidant;
human metabolite;
plant metabolite |
2-c-methylerythritol 4-phosphate
2-C-methylerythritol 4-phosphate: structure in first source | 2.04 | 1 | 0 | tetritol phosphate | Escherichia coli metabolite |
iridoids
Iridoids: A type of MONOTERPENES, derived from geraniol. They have the general form of cyclopentanopyran, but in some cases, one of the rings is broken as in the case of secoiridoid. They are different from the similarly named iridals (TRITERPENES). | 2.05 | 1 | 0 | | |
geraniol
[no description available] | 2.49 | 2 | 0 | 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol;
monoterpenoid;
primary alcohol | allergen;
fragrance;
plant metabolite;
volatile oil component |
citral
citral: Xref geranial: geraniol is also available; Xref neral: nerol is also available; vitamin A antagonist; oxygenated monoterpene; inhibits cytosolic dehydrogenases; structure. citral : An enal that consists of octa-2,6-dienal bearing methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7. A mixture of the two geometric isomers geranial and neral, it is the major constituent (75-85%) of oil of lemon grass, the volatile oil of Cymbopogon citratus, or of C. flexuosus. It also occurs in oils of verbena, lemon, and orange. | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | enal;
monoterpenoid;
polyprenal | plant metabolite;
volatile oil component |
3-hexenal
3-hexenal: induced by the Gastrophysa polygoni herbivory on Rumex confertus. 3-hexenal : A hexenal carrying an unsaturation at position 3. | 2.15 | 1 | 0 | | |
sesquiterpenes
[no description available] | 3.31 | 6 | 0 | | |
Jasmone
jasmone: RN refers to (Z)-isomer; structure given in first source | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | cyclic ketone | |
12-oxophytodienoic acid
12-oxophytodienoic acid: structure given in first source; a jasmonate precursor that induces phytoalexin synthesis | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | carbocyclic fatty acid;
olefinic fatty acid;
oxo carboxylic acid | |
alpha-linolenic acid
linolenic acid : A two-membered subclass of octadecatrienoic acid comprising the (9Z,12Z,15Z)- and (6Z,9Z,12Z)-isomers. Linolenic acids are nutrients essential to the formation of prostaglandins and are also used in making paints and synthetic resins.. linolenate : A polyunsaturated fatty acid anion obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of either alpha- or gamma-linolenic acid. | 2.04 | 1 | 0 | linolenic acid;
omega-3 fatty acid | micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical |
jasmonic acid
jasmonic acid: a derivative of alpha-linolenic acid that has a role in plant response to herbivory analogous to the role of prostanoids in inflammation in mammals;. jasmonic acid : An oxo monocarboxylic acid that is (3-oxocyclopentyl)acetic acid substituted by a (2Z)-pent-2-en-1-yl group at position 2 of the cyclopentane ring. | 3.15 | 5 | 0 | oxo monocarboxylic acid | jasmonates;
plant metabolite |
2-hexenal, z-isomer
2-hexenal: product of lipid peroxidation in the rat liver; a green odor chemical; do not confuse with the hexabarbital synonym, hexenal; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation. 2-hexenal : A hexenal having the double bond at the 2-position.. (2E)-hexenal : A 2-hexenal in which the olefinic double bond has E configuration. It occurs naturally in a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and spices. | 2.99 | 4 | 0 | 2-hexenal | antibacterial agent;
flavouring agent;
plant metabolite |
alpha-farnesene
alpha-farnesene: structure given in first source. alpha-farnesene : A farnesene that is 1,3,6,10-tetraene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3, 7 and 11 respectively.. farnesene : A sesquiterpene that is any of the four possible isomers of 3,7,11-trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene (alpha-farnesene) or of the two possible isomers of 7,11-dimethyl-3-methylene-1,6,10-dodecatriene. | 2.45 | 2 | 0 | alpha-farnesene | |
nerolidol
nerolidol: sesquiterpene; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; nerol is also available. nerolidol : A farnesane sesquiterpenoid that is dodeca-1,6,10-triene which carries methyl groups at positions 3, 7 and 11 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It is a natural product that is present in various flowers and plants with a floral odor. Chemically, it exists in two geometric isomers, trans and cis forms. It is widely used in cosmetics (e.g. shampoos and perfumes), in non-cosmetic products (e.g. detergents and cleansers) and also as a food flavoring agent.. (6Z)-nerolidol : A nerolidol in which the double bond at position 6 adopts a cis-configuration. | 2.07 | 1 | 0 | nerolidol | |
beta-ocimene
beta-ocimene : The trans-stereoisomer of ocimene.. (Z)-beta-ocimene : A beta-ocimene that consists of octa-1,3,6-triene bearing two methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 (the 3Z-isomer). | 3.15 | 5 | 0 | beta-ocimene | plant metabolite |
caryophyllene
caryophyllene: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure given in first source | 2.47 | 2 | 0 | | |
solanesol
solanesol : A nonaprenol that is hexatriaconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34-nonaen-1-ol substituted by 9 methyl groups at positions 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 and 35 (the all-trans0stereoisomer). | 2.03 | 1 | 0 | nonaprenol;
primary alcohol | plant metabolite |
methyl jasmonate
[no description available] | 2.52 | 2 | 0 | | |
salicylates
Salicylates: The salts or esters of salicylic acids, or salicylate esters of an organic acid. Some of these have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.. hydroxybenzoate : Any benzoate derivative carrying a single carboxylate group and at least one hydroxy substituent.. salicylates : Any salt or ester arising from reaction of the carboxy group of salicylic acid, or any ester resulting from the condensation of the phenolic hydroxy group of salicylic acid with an organic acid.. salicylate : A monohydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of salicylic acid. | 3.31 | 6 | 0 | monohydroxybenzoate | plant metabolite |
catalpol
catalpol: component of dihuang; RN given refers to (1aS-(1aalpha,1bbeta,2beta,5abeta,6beta,6aalpha))-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not avail 12/92 | 2.05 | 1 | 0 | | |