Formulation: A solution in methanol
Formal Name: 3E,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl-diphosphoric acid, triammonium salt
Purity: ≥90%
Formula Markup: C10H20O7P2 • 3NH3
Formula Weight: 365,3
Shelf life (days): 730
CAS Number: 116057-55-7
Notes: 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.{32360} Geranyl pyrophosphate is used in the biosynthesis of farnesyl pyrophosphate (Item No. 63250), geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (Item No. 63330), cholesterol, terpenes, and terpenoids.