NCBI Taxonomy: 1720440
Amorphophallus haematospadix (ncbi_taxid: 1720440)
found 6 associated metabolites at species taxonomy rank level.
Ancestor: Amorphophallus
Child Taxonomies: none taxonomy data.
Ethyl acetate
Ethyl acetate, also known as 1-acetoxyethane or acetic ester, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid esters. These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbon atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or an aryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group). Ethyl acetate exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. Ethyl acetate is a sweet, anise, and balsam tasting compound. Ethyl acetate is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as milk (cow), pineapples, and sweet oranges and in a lower concentration in safflowers. Ethyl acetate has also been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as alcoholic beverages, oxheart cabbages, agaves, chervils, ryes, and peach. It is used in artificial fruit essences. In the field of entomology, ethyl acetate is an effective asphyxiant for use in insect collecting and study. Because it is not hygroscopic, ethyl acetate also keeps the insect soft enough to allow proper mounting suitable for a collection. In a killing jar charged with ethyl acetate, the vapors will kill the collected (usually adult) insect quickly without destroying it. In organic and in natural products chemistry ethyl acetate is often used as a solvent for reactions or extractions. Ethyl acetate is a potentially toxic compound. Ethyl acetate, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as perillyl alcohol administration for cancer treatment, crohns disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified; ethyl acetate has also been linked to the inborn metabolic disorder celiac disease. Found in cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits etc. and produced by Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) and Rubus subspecies It is used in artificial fruit essences. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of modified hop extract and decaffeinated tea or coffeeand is also used for colour and inks used to mark fruit or vegetables
Isopentyl acetate
Isopentyl acetate, also known as isoamyl acetate or amylacetic ester, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid esters. These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbon atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or an aryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group). Isopentyl acetate is an ester formed from isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is a colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents. Isopentyl acetate has a sweet, fruity banana odor and similar sweet, fruity banana taste. Isopentyl acetate is used to confer banana flavor in foods. Isopentyl acetate is a secondary metabolite. Secondary metabolites are metabolically or physiologically non-essential metabolites that may serve a role as defense or signalling molecules. In some cases they are simply molecules that arise from the incomplete metabolism of other secondary metabolites. Outside of the human body, Isopentyl acetate is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as red wines, white wines, and beers. Isopentyl acetate has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as blackberries (Rubus), figs (Ficus carica), red teas, bananas (Musa acuminata), and black elderberries (Sambucus nigra). This could make isopentyl acetate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Isopentyl acetate occurs naturally in the banana plant and it is also produced synthetically. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Isopentyl acetate. Pure isopentyl acetate, or mixtures of isopentyl acetate, amyl acetate, and other flavors may be referred to as banana oil. Because of its intense, pleasant odor and its low toxicity, isopentyl acetate is used to test the effectiveness of respirators or gas masks. Isopentyl acetate is released by a honey bees sting where it serves as a pheromone beacon to attract other bees and provoke them to sting. Present in many fruit aromas, especies banana. It is used in banana flavouring
