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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(−)-Mevalonolactone

≥90.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

(R)-3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-δ-valerolactone, (R)-Mevalolactone, D-Mevalonic acid lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

≥90.0% (GC)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]/D -20±3°, c = 1 in ethanol

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@@]1(O)CCOC(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(8)2-3-9-5(7)4-6/h8H,2-4H2,1H3/t6-/m1/s1

InChI key

JYVXNLLUYHCIIH-ZCFIWIBFSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Classical enantiomerically pure metabolite in biosynthetic pathways leading to sterols, terpenes, carotenoids, and other natural products.

Packaging

Amber colored round bottle

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Jenna Waldron et al.
Annals of clinical biochemistry, 48(Pt 3), 223-232 (2011-03-01)
Mevalonic acid (MVA) is synthesized at an early and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol by the enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, and is a useful measure of statin efficacy or treatment. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Monica P Polo et al.
Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire, 84(1), 102-111 (2006-02-08)
Monoterpenes have multiple pharmacological effects on the metabolism of mevalonate. Geraniol, a dietary monoterpene, has in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activity against several cell lines. We have studied the effects of geraniol on growth, fatty-acid metabolism, and mevalonate metabolism
Shikui Zhao et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 17(23), 7915-7923 (2009-11-03)
A novel series of 2-cyclopropyl-4-thiophenyl quinoline-based mevalonolactones were synthesized from the substituted anilines by several reactions. Among them, (4R,6S)-6-[(E)-2-(2-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-(4-fluoro-thiophenyl)-quinoline-3-yl)-ethenyl]-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one (1d), (4R,6S)-6-[(E)-2-(2-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-(3-methoxy-thiophenyl)-quinoline-3-yl)-ethenyl]-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one (1f) and (4R,6S)-6-[(E)-2-(2-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4,7-di(3-methoxy-thiophenyl)-quinoline-3-yl)-ethenyl]-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one (1q) showed potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity comparable with pitavastatin.
Tomoyuki Nishimoto et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 223(1), 39-45 (2007-06-30)
High-dose statin treatment has been recommended as a primary strategy for aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol levels and protection against coronary artery disease. The effectiveness of high-dose statins may be limited by their potential for myotoxic side effects. There is
Svena M Lüdke et al.
Journal of lipid research, 49(12), 2620-2626 (2008-08-02)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible existence and magnitude of stable carbon isotope discrimination by human 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGR). The catalytic portion of HMGR was expressed and purified. The reaction product mevalonate was lactonized and

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