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. 2017 Apr 20;22(4):657. doi: 10.3390/molecules22040657

Table 4.

Description of structure and uses of some bacterial secondary metabolites identified by GC-MS.

Isolate Compound Name and Chemical Structure Potential Known Applications References
SP7 SP9 2,3 Butane diol
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Precursor in the manufacture of a range of chemical products. Antifreeze agent. Synthetic rubber production [28,29,30]
SP8 Borinic acid
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Used in treatment of dermatological diseases including acne and atopic dermatitis [31,32]
SP22 SP9 Hexahydro-3-(2-methylpropyl)-pyrrolo[1,2a]pyrazine-1,4-dione
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Antibacterial, antifungal, nematicidal and anti-cancer properties. Also, commonly used as broad spectrum antibiotics [33,34]
SP7 Cyclohexyl(dimethoxy)methylsilane,
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Used to mediate interfacial bonding in mineral reinforced dental polymeric composites. [35]
SP7 Styrene
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used in the production of plastics and resins [36]
SP7 Phosphonic acid
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Used as fertilizer and fungicide. Also, used in the production of broad specific antibody for pesticides [37,38]
SP8 Methylglyoxal
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Used in healing diabetic ulcer and anti-bacterial activity against multi drug resistant bacteria. [39,40]
SP9 Aziridine
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potential therapeutic agents [41]
SP9 Dimethylamine
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precursor to several industrially significant compounds like DMF, CC etc. [42]
SP22 SP9 Ethyl acetate
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Used as flavoring compounds in wine industry [43]