Optically pure 2-C-methyl-d-erythritol 4-phosphate, a key intermediate in the mevalonate-independent route for isoprenoid biosynthesis, is conveniently synthesized from 1,2-O-isopropylidene-a-d-xylofuranose, including the possibility of radiolabeling of this substrate.
Synthesis of 2- C -Methyl- d -erythritol 4-Phosphate: The First Pathway-Specific Intermediate in the Methylerythritol Phosphate Route to Isoprenoids
โ Scribed by Koppisch, Andrew T.; Blagg, Brian S. J.; Poulter, C. Dale
- Book ID
- 125950962
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 34 KB
- Volume
- 2
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1523-7060
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