2-C-Methylerythritol 4-phosphate

2-C-Methyl-d-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) is an intermediate on the MEP pathway (non-mevalonate pathway) of isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis.[1] It is the first committed metabolite on that pathway on the route to IPP and DMAPP.

2-C-Methyl-d-erythritol 4-phosphate
Names
IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-methylbutyl dihydrogen phosphate
Other names
2-C-Methylerythritol 4-phosphate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations MEP
ChEBI
ChemSpider
Properties
C5H13O7P
Molar mass 216.126
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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