Phytyl diphosphate is the precursor in the biosynthesis of tocopherol (Vitamin E) and phylloquinol in plants. It is formed by hydrolysis of the phytyl side chain on chlorophyll to phytol followed by phosphorylation by the kinases VTE5 & VTE6.
Categories | Biochemical Reagents |
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Filter | Isoprenoid, Isoprenoid Diphosphate |
CAS Number | 38476-27-6 |
Molecular Formula | C20H51N3O7P2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 507.59 |
Purity | >95% |
Storage | -20 °C or below |
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