Acetogenins

Polyketides of up to a few dozen carbons in length, formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES and oxygenated to form tetrahydrofuran and lactone rings along the length of the chain. They are found in ANNONACEAE and other PLANTS. Related compounds cyclize to MACROLIDES.

Also Known As:

Annonaceous Acetogenins; Acetogenins, Annonaceous; Acetogenin Compounds

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkanes: 241
      - Acetogenins: 106
- Lactones: 1549
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Acetogenins: 106
- Alcohols: 595
  - Fatty Alcohols: 172
    - Acetogenins: 106
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Furans: 85
    - Acetogenins: 106
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Acetogenins: 106
Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Alcohols: 172
  - Acetogenins: 106

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