Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate
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Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate | |
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CAS number | [6699-20-3] |
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Molecular formula | C20H36O7P2 |
Molar mass | 450.443 |
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Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is an intermediate in the HMG-CoA reductase pathway used by organisms in the biosynthesis of terpenes and terpenoids. In plants it is additionally the precursor to carotenoids, gibberellins, tocopherols, and chlorophylls.
It is also a precursor to geranylgeranylated proteins.
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