Farnesyl pyrophosphate

SKU: orb1983481

Description

Farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) is a key 15-carbon intermediate in the mevalonate pathway. It acts as an agonist for TRPM2 ion channels and serves as a crucial substrate for synthesizing cholesterol, ubiquinone, and protein prenylation. This molecule is widely used in biochemical studies of isoprenoid biosynthesis and calcium signaling in cellular models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 13058-04-3
• MW: 382.33
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₈O₇P₂
• SMILES: CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCOP(O)(=O)OP(O)(O)=O
• Target: Others,TRP/TRPV Channel,Endogenous Metabolite

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

706