Product: | D,L-Mevalonic acid, sodium salt | ||||
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Catalog Number: | 12337 | ||||
CAS Number: | 96949-03-0 | ||||
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Formula: | C6H11NaO4 | ||||
Molecular Weight: | 170.14 | ||||
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Appearance: | White to off-white powder with lumps | ||||
Category: | Biochemicals and Reagents | ||||
Stability: | Stable under recommended storage conditions. | ||||
Storage: |
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C. Store under inert gas |
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Transportation: |
Non-hazardous for transport |
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Literature References: |
Endo, A., The discovery and development of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Journal of Lipid Research, 1992, 33 (11): 1569–1582.; Habenicht, A.J.R., Glomset, J.A., Ross, R., Relation of Cholesterol and Mevalonic Acid to the Cell Cycle in Smooth Muscle and Swiss 3T3 Cells Stimulated to Divide by Platelet-derived Growth Factor. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1980, 255:5134-5140. |
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Applications: | A precursor to the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids. |