3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid

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3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid Structure
3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid structure
Common Name 3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid
CAS Number 150-97-0 Molecular Weight 148.15700
Density 1.263g/cm3 Boiling Point 364.128°C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 188.204°C

 Use of 3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid


Mevalonic acid is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids that are vital for diverse cellular functions.

 Names

Name (R)-mevalonic acid
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 3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid Biological Activity

Description Mevalonic acid is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids that are vital for diverse cellular functions.
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.263g/cm3
Boiling Point 364.128°C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O4
Molecular Weight 148.15700
Flash Point 188.204°C
Exact Mass 148.07400
PSA 77.76000
Appearance of Characters neat
Vapour Pressure 8.91E-07mmHg at 25°C
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

WGK Germany 3

 Synonyms

(R)-Mevalonate
(RS)-Mevalonic acid lithium salt
(±)-MVA-Li
3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid
Mevalonic acid