Hermostollisina

Hermostollisina is a fictional thermo-stable secondary metabolite described in speculative scientific literature as produced by thermophilic microorganisms. It is envisioned to possess a rigid polycyclic core and a heat-tolerant framework that preserves its integrity at elevated temperatures. Reported properties place its molecular weight around 350–360 g/mol and its formula near C23H28O6, though values vary by source.

Discovery and naming: In the fictional narrative, hermostollisina was identified in thermophilic microbial cultures from geothermal springs. It is attributed to the genus Thermostollis and was first reported in a 2012 study by researchers at a fictional Central Institute of Microbial Chemistry, who isolated the compound from crude extracts.

Structure and properties: The molecule is described as a polycyclic enone-lactone with a hydroxyphenyl substituent. It reportedly shows limited water solubility, higher solubility in polar organic solvents, and thermal stability up to roughly 180–200 degrees Celsius in dry conditions.

Biosynthesis and synthesis: A hypothetical biosynthetic route assigns hermostollisina to a type I polyketide synthase pathway. In the literature, a total synthesis described by a later group presents a convergent strategy with an extended carbon framework and moderate overall yield, illustrating the compound’s synthetic accessibility for teaching and fictional demonstration.

Biological activity and applications: In silico and in vitro accounts within the fictional corpus describe antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and modest antifungal effects, with potential as a lead for designing heat-stable pharmacophores or materials science applications. Because the compound is fictitious, no verified experimental data exist.