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PRODUCT INFORMATION Geranyl Pyrophosphate (triammonium salt) Item No. 63320 CAS Registry No.: 116057-55-7 Formal Name: 3E,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl- diphosphoric acid, triammonium salt Synonyms: GDP, Geranyl Diphosphate, GPP MF: C10H20O7P2 · 3NH3 FW: 365.3 O O Purity: ≥90% (NH +) – O P O P O Supplied as: A solution in methanol 4 3 Storage: -20°C O– O– Stability: ≥2 years Information represents the product specifications. Batch specific analytical results are provided on each certificate of analysis. Laboratory Procedures Geranyl pyrophosphate (triammonium salt) is supplied as a solution in methanol. To change the solvent, simply evaporate the methanol under a gentle stream of nitrogen and immediately add the solvent of choice. A stock solution may be made by dissoving the geranyl pyrophosphate (triammonium salt) in the solvent of choice. Geranyl pyrophosphate (triammonium salt) is slightly soluble in water. Description Geranyl pyrophosphate is an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway. It is formed from dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP; Item No. 63180) and isopentenyl pyrophosphate by geranyl pyrophosphate synthase.1 Geranyl pyrophosphate is used in the biosynthesis of farnesyl pyrophosphate (Item No. 63250), geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (Item No. 63330), cholesterol, terpenes, and terpenoids. Reference 1. Dorsey, J.K., Dorsey, J.A. and Porter, J.W. The purification and properties of pig liver geranyl pyrophosphate synthetase. J. Biol. Chem. 241(22), 5353-5360 (1966). WARNING CAYMAN CHEMICAL THIS PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH ONLY - NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC USE. 1180 EAST ELLSWORTH RD SAFETY DATA ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 · USA This material should be considered hazardous until further information becomes available. Do not ingest, inhale, get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Before use, the user must review the complete Safety Data Sheet, which has been sent via email to your institution. PHONE: [800] 364-9897 WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY [734] 971-3335 Buyer agrees to purchase the material subject to Cayman’s Terms and Conditions. Complete Terms and Conditions including Warranty and Limitation of Liability information can be found on our website. FAX: [734] 971-3640 [email protected] Copyright Cayman Chemical Company, 04/08/2020 WWW.CAYMANCHEM.COM.

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