NCBI Taxonomy: 260499
Asparagopsis taxiformis (ncbi_taxid: 260499)
found 36 associated metabolites at species taxonomy rank level.
Ancestor: Asparagopsis
Child Taxonomies: none taxonomy data.
Dichloroacetate
An organochlorine compound comprising acetic acid carrying two chloro substituents at the 2-position. It occurs in nature in seaweed, Asparagopsis taxiformis. KEIO_ID D160 KEIO_ID D034
Dibromochloromethane
Dibromochloromethane belongs to the family of Organochlorides. These are organic compounds containing a chlorine atom
Bromoform
Bromoform, also known as Tribromomethane or Methyl tribromide, is classified as a member of the Trihalomethanes. Trihalomethanes are organic compounds in which exactly three of the four hydrogen atoms of methane (CH4) are replaced by halogen atoms. Trace amounts of 1,2-dibromoethane occur naturally in the ocean, where it is formed probably by algae and kelp. Bromoform is formally rated as an unfounded non-carcinogenic (IARC 3) potentially toxic compound. Exposure to bromoform may occur from the consumption of chlorinated drinking water. The acute (short-term) effects from inhalation or ingestion of high levels of bromoform in humans and animals consist of nervous system effects such as the slowing down of brain functions, and injury to the liver and kidney. Chronic (long-term) animal studies indicate effects on the liver, kidney, and central nervous system (CNS) from oral exposure to bromoform. Human data are considered inadequate in providing evidence of cancer by exposure to bromoform, while animal data indicate that long-term oral exposure can cause liver and intestinal tumors. Bromoform has been classified as a Group B2, probable human carcinogen. Most of the bromoform that enters the environment is formed as disinfection byproducts known as the trihalomethanes when chlorine is added to drinking water or swimming pools to kill bacteria. In the past, it was used as a solvent, sedative and flame retardant, but now it is mainly used as a laboratory reagent. Bromine is a halogen element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35. Diatomic bromine does not occur naturally, but bromine salts can be found in crustal rock. Bromoform is a pale yellow liquid at room temperature, with a high refractive index, very high density, and sweet odor is similar to that of chloroform. D009676 - Noxae > D002273 - Carcinogens D009676 - Noxae > D013723 - Teratogens
DIBROMOACETIC ACID
A monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which two of the methyl hydrogens are replaced by bromo groups. D009676 - Noxae > D000477 - Alkylating Agents
