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Record Information
Version5.0
StatusDetected but not Quantified
Creation Date2007-05-23 14:24:16 UTC
Update Date2023-02-21 17:17:19 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0006524
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB06524
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Indoleacetonitrile
Description3-Indoleacetonitrile is a phytoalexin. Phytoalexins are antibiotics produced by plants that are under attack. Phytoalexins tend to fall into several classes including terpenoids, glycosteroids, and alkaloids; however, researchers often find it convenient to extend the definition to include all phytochemicals that are part of the plant's defensive arsenal. Phytoalexins produced in plants act as toxins to the attacking organism. They may puncture the cell wall, delay maturation, disrupt metabolism, or prevent the reproduction of the pathogen in question. However, phytoalexins are often targeted to specific predators; a plant that has anti-insect phytoalexins may not have the ability to repel a fungal attack. 3-Indoleacetonitrile is common in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Dietary indoles in cruciferous vegetables induce cytochrome P450 enzymes and have prevented tumours in various animal models. Consumption of Brassica vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of cancer of the alimentary tract in animal models and human populations (PMID:15612779 , 15884814 , 2342128 , 3014947 , 3880668 , 6334634 , 6419397 , 6426808 , 6584878 , 6725517 , 6838646 , 7123561 ).
Structure
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Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC10H8N2
Average Molecular Weight156.1839
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight156.068748266
IUPAC Name2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile
Traditional Nameindole-3-acetonitrile
CAS Registry Number771-51-7
SMILES
N#CCC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H8N2/c11-6-5-8-7-12-10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-4,7,12H,5H2
InChI KeyDMCPFOBLJMLSNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. 3-Alkylindoles are compounds containing an indole moiety that carries an alkyl chain at the 3-position.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassIndoles and derivatives
Sub ClassIndoles
Direct Parent3-alkylindoles
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • 3-alkylindole
  • Benzenoid
  • Substituted pyrrole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Pyrrole
  • Azacycle
  • Nitrile
  • Carbonitrile
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
Biological locationRoute of exposureSource
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point35 - 37 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility1587 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Mitochondria
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
UrineDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB001365
KNApSAcK IDC00000107
Chemspider ID312357
KEGG Compound IDC02938
BioCyc IDINDOLEYL-CPD
BiGG ID1724337
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound351795
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID17566
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDrw1190891
References
Synthesis ReferenceAhmad, A.; Spenser, Ian D. 3-Indolepyruvic acid oxime as the precursor of 3-indoleacetonitrile. Canadian Journal of Chemistry (1960), 38 1625-34.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in transcription regulator activity
Specific function:
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes (such as the CYP1A1 gene). Mediates biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Involved in cell-cycle regulation. Likely to play an important role in the development and maturation of many tissues
Gene Name:
AHR
Uniprot ID:
P35869
Molecular weight:
96146.7