Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate

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Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate Structure
Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate structure
Common Name Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate
CAS Number 6699-20-3 Molecular Weight 484.50400
Density 1.167 g/cm3 Boiling Point 584.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H42N2O7P2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 307ºC

 Use of Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate


Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is a metabolite involved in protein geranylgeranylation. Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is the common precursor of  diterpenoids, for example, Paclitaxel. Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate can be used for cancer research[1].

 Names

Name 2-trans,6-trans,10-trans-geranylgeranyl diphosphate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate Biological Activity

Description Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is a metabolite involved in protein geranylgeranylation. Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is the common precursor of  diterpenoids, for example, Paclitaxel. Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate can be used for cancer research[1].
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References

[1]. Joseph C Utomo, et al. Developing a Yeast Platform Strain for an Enhanced Taxadiene Biosynthesis by CRISPR/Cas9. Metabolites. 2021 Mar 3;11(3):147.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.167 g/cm3
Boiling Point 584.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H42N2O7P2
Molecular Weight 484.50400
Flash Point 307ºC
Exact Mass 484.24700
PSA 138.57000
LogP 7.98720
Index of Refraction 1.513
Storage condition 20°C

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes F: Flammable;T: Toxic;
Risk Phrases R11
Safety Phrases 7-16-36/37-45
RIDADR UN 1230 3

 Synonyms

Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate ammonium salt
3,7,11,15-TETRAMETHYL-2,6,10,14-HEXADECATETRAENYL PYROPHOSPHATE AMMONIUM SALT