Description

L-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt is a critical biosynthetic intermediate in the mevalonate pathway, essential for the production of isoprenoids and sterols. Its high purity and stability make it an indispensable reagent for biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers in life sciences and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for enzyme studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and as a precursor in synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key substrate for studying enzymes like mevalonate kinase and HMG-CoA reductase in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a vital building block in the synthesis of statins and other cholesterol-lowering agents.
• Metabolite Analysis: Used as a standard in LC-MS and HPLC methods for quantifying mevalonate pathway activity in cellular models.
• Enzyme Assay Development: Essential for developing high-throughput screening assays for drug discovery targeting metabolic disorders.
• Nutraceutical Production: Investigated as a precursor in the biotechnological production of coenzyme Q10 and other isoprenoid-based supplements.
• Academic Research: Fundamental tool for teaching and investigating terpenoid and steroid biosynthesis in university laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	32652-17-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11NaO4
Molecular Weight	170.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt; (R)-3,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt; L-Mevalonate Sodium Salt; (R)-Mevalonate Sodium Salt; Sodium (R)-3,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoate; Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt (L-form); (3R)-3,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. The product is available in standard research grade, with options for higher purity grades tailored to specific application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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