Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 23:05:30 UTC
Update Date2020-05-21 16:29:06 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0003598
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB03598
Metabolite Identification
Common NameRetinyl ester
DescriptionRetinyl ester, also known as all-E-retinoate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as retinoids. These are oxygenated derivatives of 3,7-dimethyl-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)nona-1,3,5,7-tetraene and derivatives thereof. Retinyl ester is possibly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Retinyl ester participates in a number of enzymatic reactions, within cattle. In particular, Retinyl ester can be converted into 11-cis-retinol; which is mediated by the enzyme retinoid isomerohydrolase. In addition, Retinyl ester can be biosynthesized from vitamin a and acetyl-CoA; which is mediated by the enzyme diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1. In cattle, retinyl ester is involved in the metabolic pathway called the retinol metabolism pathway.
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
ValueSource
Ester, all-trans-retinylMeSH
all trans Retinyl estersMeSH
Ester, retinylMeSH
all-trans-Retinyl estersMeSH
Retinyl estersMeSH
all trans Retinyl esterMeSH
all-trans-Retinyl esterMeSH
56-Dihydroretinoic acidChEMBL, HMDB
all-e-Retinoic acidChEMBL, HMDB
56-DihydroretinoateGenerator, HMDB
all-e-RetinoateGenerator, HMDB
Chemical FormulaC20H30O2
Average Molecular Weight302.451
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight302.224580204
IUPAC Name(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Traditional Nameretinyl ester
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1CCCC(C)(C)C1\C=C\C(\C)=C\C=C\C(\C)=C\C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H30O2/c1-15(8-6-9-16(2)14-19(21)22)11-12-18-17(3)10-7-13-20(18,4)5/h6,8-9,11-12,14,17-18H,7,10,13H2,1-5H3,(H,21,22)/b9-6+,12-11+,15-8+,16-14+
InChI KeyWWDMJSSVVPXVSV-YCNIQYBTSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as retinoids. These are oxygenated derivatives of 3,7-dimethyl-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)nona-1,3,5,7-tetraene and derivatives thereof.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
Sub ClassRetinoids
Direct ParentRetinoids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Retinoic acid
  • Diterpenoid
  • Retinoid skeleton
  • Medium-chain fatty acid
  • Branched fatty acid
  • Methyl-branched fatty acid
  • Fatty acyl
  • Unsaturated fatty acid
  • Fatty acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homomonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
  • Exogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP6.35ALOGPS
logP5.46ChemAxon
logS-5.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.94ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area37.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count5ChemAxon
Refractivity97.21 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability37.07 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash Key
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-052r-3190000000-6350942f5f337f0854aaView in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a4i-6139000000-103432f8455b3f1da15aView in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-000i-0392000000-fd2bcaee3a8aa8ef1f91View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-000l-0940000000-d999454a4951b513e106View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-000i-5900000000-68bb39576638ee359ad1View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0zfr-0079000000-64d539d74e51ded7a105View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0pc0-0094000000-9aa61625fad564fa1e56View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-052o-2590000000-44b65d0b69f1051e637aView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0udi-0149000000-a038329babc7de684b42View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0zfr-0393000000-57c7f4184a75a62e820fView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-016r-4930000000-63ec76ed5f13c9770097View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0zgr-0973000000-ce5e32df9099194f4779View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00yi-3930000000-75c848c7071e888d4488View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0103-7900000000-2e43c6610f1ab346d1e6View in MoNA
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Adipose Tissue
  • Epidermis
  • Kidney
  • Liver
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
Adipose TissueExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
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EpidermisExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
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KidneyExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
LiverExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0003598
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB023204
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID10607936
KEGG Compound IDC02075
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID6966
PubChem Compound5460164
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID545914
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available

Enzymes

General function:
Secondary metabolites biosynthesis, transport and catabolism
Specific function:
Critical isomerohydrolase in the retinoid cycle involved in regeneration of 11-cis-retinal, the chromophore of rod and cone opsins. Catalyzes the cleavage and isomerization of all-trans-retinyl fatty acid esters to 11-cis-retinol which is further oxidized by 11-cis retinol dehydrogenase to 11-cis-retinal for use as visual chromophore (PubMed:16096063, PubMed:19805034, PubMed:20100834). Essential for the production of 11-cis retinal for both rod and cone photoreceptors. Also capable of catalyzing the isomerization of lutein to meso-zeaxanthin an eye-specific carotenoid (By similarity). The soluble form binds vitamin A (all-trans-retinol), making it available for LRAT processing to all-trans-retinyl ester. The membrane form, palmitoylated by LRAT, binds all-trans-retinyl esters, making them available for IMH (isomerohydrolase) processing to all-cis-retinol. The soluble form is regenerated by transferring its palmitoyl groups onto 11-cis-retinol, a reaction catalyzed by LRAT (PubMed:15186777).
Gene Name:
RPE65
Uniprot ID:
Q28175
Molecular weight:
60944.0
Reactions
Retinyl ester + Water → 11-cis-Retinol + Fatty Aciddetails
General function:
Not Available
Specific function:
Catalyzes the terminal and only committed step in triacylglycerol synthesis by using diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA as substrates. In contrast to DGAT2 it is not essential for survival. May be involved in VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) assembly. Functions as the major acyl-CoA retinol acyltransferase (ARAT) in the skin, where it acts to maintain retinoid homeostasis and prevent retinoid toxicity leading to skin and hair disorders. In liver, plays a role in esterifying exogenous fatty acids to glycerol.
Gene Name:
DGAT1
Uniprot ID:
Q8MK44
Molecular weight:
55602.0
Reactions
Vitamin A + Acetyl-CoA → Retinyl ester + Coenzyme Adetails
General function:
Not Available
Specific function:
Catalyzes the initial step in triglyceride hydrolysis in adipocyte and non-adipocyte lipid droplets. Also has acylglycerol transacylase activity. May act coordinately with LIPE/HLS within the lipolytic cascade. Regulates adiposome size and may be involved in the degradation of adiposomes. May play an important role in energy homeostasis. May play a role in the response of the organism to starvation, enhancing hydrolysis of triglycerides and providing free fatty acids to other tissues to be oxidized in situations of energy depletion.
Gene Name:
PNPLA2
Uniprot ID:
Q2KI18
Molecular weight:
53417.0
Reactions
Retinyl ester + DG(16:1(9Z)/22:0/0:0) → Vitamin A + TG(16:1(9Z)/22:0/16:1(9Z))details