Description

Farnesyl Monophosphate is a key phosphorylated isoprenoid intermediate essential for protein prenylation and the biosynthesis of various biomolecules. Its primary commercial value lies in its critical role as a substrate in enzymatic reactions for biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is particularly needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector focusing on signal transduction studies, enzyme assays, and the synthesis of more complex terpenoid derivatives.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate for studying farnesyltransferase and geranylgeranyltransferase enzymes involved in protein prenylation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex terpenoid-based drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Enzyme Kinetics & Assay Development: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) and in vitro assays to identify and characterize inhibitors of prenylation pathways.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Utilized in research exploring the mevalonate pathway and isoprenoid biosynthesis in cell biology and microbiology.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical and research laboratories.
• Cell Signaling Research: Applied in studies investigating the role of prenylated proteins in oncogenesis, neurodegeneration, and other disease states.

Basic Information

Product Name	Farnesyl Monophosphate
CAS No.	15416-91-8
Molecular Formula	C15H27O7P
Molecular Weight	350.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Farnesyl phosphate; (2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-yl dihydrogen phosphate; trans,trans-Farnesyl monophosphate; FPP (Farnesyl pyrophosphate precursor); All-trans-farnesyl phosphate; NSC 89184; Farnesol monophosphate
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Quality Control

Our Farnesyl Monophosphate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be sealed under dry conditions and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.