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(±)-Mevalonolactone

~97% (titration)

Synonym(s):

(±)-β-Hydroxy-β-methyl-δ-valerolactone, (±)-3-Hydroxy-3-methyl δ-valerolactone, DL-Mevalolactone, DL-Mevalonic acid lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
674-26-0
Molecular Weight:
130.14
Beilstein:
80960
EC Number:
211-615-0
MDL number:
MFCD00006648
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
24896934
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

~97% (titration)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC1(O)CCOC(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(8)2-3-9-5(7)4-6/h8H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

JYVXNLLUYHCIIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Alkaline hydrolysis of mevalonolactone gives mevalonate. Mevalonate is a precursor of farnesyl and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphates. These pyrophosphates are required for protein prenylation.

Application

(±)-Mevalonolactone is used to:
  • study the effect of statin on the prenylation of Ras and Rho GTPases
  • analyse the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathways in Listeria monocytogenes
  • study the the effects of statins on proliferation and migration of HUVECs (HGF-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells)

Other Notes

May also be liquid!

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Analysis of the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathways in Listeria monocytogenes reveals a role for the alternative 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway in murine infection.
Begley M
Infection and Immunity, 76, 5392-5401 (2008)
The effects of different types of statins on proliferation and migration of HGF-induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs).
Burgazli KM
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 17, 2874-2883 (2013)
Coenzyme Q 10 production in recombinant Escherichia coli strains engineered with a heterologous decaprenyl diphosphate synthase gene and foreign mevalonate pathway.
Zahiri HS
Metabolic engineering, 8, 406-416 (2006)
Mareike Bongers et al.
eLife, 9 (2020-03-13)
Volatile isoprenoids produced by plants are emitted in vast quantities into the atmosphere, with substantial effects on global carbon cycling. Yet, the molecular mechanisms regulating the balance between volatile and non-volatile isoprenoid production remain unknown. Isoprenoids are synthesised via sequential
Tomoyuki Nishimoto et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 223(1), 39-45 (2007-06-30)
High-dose statin treatment has been recommended as a primary strategy for aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol levels and protection against coronary artery disease. The effectiveness of high-dose statins may be limited by their potential for myotoxic side effects. There is
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