Description

6,7-Dihydrogeranyl Pyrophosphate is a key biosynthetic intermediate in the isoprenoid pathway, specifically a phosphorylated derivative of a dihydrogeraniol. This compound matters as a crucial building block for the synthesis of monoterpenes and other higher-order terpenoids, which are vital in numerous biological and industrial processes. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of flavor and fragrance chemistry, pharmaceutical development, and plant biochemistry for studying and producing complex natural products.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a critical substrate for studying terpene synthase enzymes and the mevalonate-independent (MEP/DOXP) biosynthetic pathway.
• Flavor & Fragrance Synthesis: Serving as a precursor for the production of specific monoterpenoid aroma compounds and flavorants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of terpenoid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Development: As a starting material for synthesizing novel plant growth regulators or insect pheromones.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Enabling the semi-synthesis or total synthesis of complex natural products derived from geraniol and related structures.
• Enzyme Kinetics Studies: Used to assay the activity and specificity of prenyltransferases and other enzymes in the isoprenoid chain elongation process.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6,7-Dihydrogeranyl Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	20321-24-8
Molecular Formula	C10H20O7P2
Molecular Weight	314.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihydrogeranyl diphosphate; Dihydrogeranyl DPP; (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl trihydrogen diphosphate (dihydro form); Geranyl pyrophosphate, dihydro-; (2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl trihydrogen diphosphate (reduced); Dihydro-GPP; DHGPP; Prenyl phosphate intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dihydrogeranyl Pyrophosphate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at -20°C or below for long-term stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90% (Typical 92-97%)
Assay (Enzymatic/Phosphate)	≥ 85%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5%
Solubility	Soluble in water, buffers; miscible with certain polar organic solvents

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