Synonym:
(±)-MVA-Li,
rac.-MVA-Li,
Lithium (±)-3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-pentanoate,
Lithium (±)-3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-valerate
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CAS Number 150-97-0 (free acid)
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C6H11O4 · xLi+
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Molecular Weight 147.15 (free acid basis)
Properties:
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Additional Standards,
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Chromatography,
Life Sciences Standards,
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grade
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analytical reference material
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assay
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≥85.0% (calculated as free acid, qNMR)
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≥96.0% (GC)
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form
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neat
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shelf life
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limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
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application(s)
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HPLC: suitable
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gas chromatography (GC): suitable
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format
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neat
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Description:
Analysis Note
NMR-Internal standard: Dimethylsulfone
Biochem/physiol Actions
Metabolite of the mevalonate pathway, which plays a key role in the biosynthesis of sterols, dolichol, heme and ubiquinone. Of interest for research in the disease areas oncology, autoimmune diseases, artherosclerosis and Alzheimer disease, as well as for inherited deficiencies of mevalonate kinase.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Application
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Safety:
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport