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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(−)-Mevalonolactone

≥90.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

(R)-3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-δ-valerolactone, (R)-Mevalolactone, D-Mevalonic acid lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
19115-49-2
Molecular Weight:
130.14
MDL number:
MFCD01074894
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
329760949

Assay

≥90.0% (GC)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]/D -20±3°, c = 1 in ethanol

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@@]1(O)CCOC(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(8)2-3-9-5(7)4-6/h8H,2-4H2,1H3/t6-/m1/s1

InChI key

JYVXNLLUYHCIIH-ZCFIWIBFSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Classical enantiomerically pure metabolite in biosynthetic pathways leading to sterols, terpenes, carotenoids, and other natural products.

Packaging

Amber colored round bottle

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

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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Svena M Lüdke et al.
Journal of lipid research, 49(12), 2620-2626 (2008-08-02)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible existence and magnitude of stable carbon isotope discrimination by human 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGR). The catalytic portion of HMGR was expressed and purified. The reaction product mevalonate was lactonized and
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
Guillaume Sarrabayrouse et al.
Neoplasia (New York, N.Y.), 9(12), 1078-1090 (2007-12-18)
The capacity of FasL molecules expressed on melanoma cells to induce lymphocyte apoptosis contributes to either antitumor immune response or escape depending on their expression level. Little is known, however, about the mechanisms regulating FasL protein expression. Using the murine
Kazunori Okada et al.
Plant & cell physiology, 49(4), 604-616 (2008-02-28)
Isopentenyl/dimethylallyl diphosphate isomerase (IPI) catalyzes the interconversion of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP), which are the universal C(5) units of isoprenoids. In plants, IPP and DMAPP are synthesized via the cytosolic mevalonate (MVA) and plastidic methylerythritol phosphate (MEP)
Jenna Waldron et al.
Annals of clinical biochemistry, 48(Pt 3), 223-232 (2011-03-01)
Mevalonic acid (MVA) is synthesized at an early and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol by the enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, and is a useful measure of statin efficacy or treatment. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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