Description

Isopentenyl Monophosphate is a vital biochemical intermediate, a phosphorylated derivative of isopentenyl alcohol that serves as a key precursor in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a building block for synthesizing terpenes, steroids, and other high-value natural products in research and industrial biocatalysis. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical development, and academic laboratories focused on metabolic pathway engineering and enzymology studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Critical precursor in the enzymatic synthesis of isoprenoid-based drug candidates, including certain steroids and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel terpene-based pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Enzymology & Biochemistry Studies: Serves as a standard substrate for studying the activity of isopentenyl phosphate kinases and other enzymes in the mevalonate pathway.
• Metabolic Pathway Engineering: A key intermediate for feeding engineered microbial or plant cell cultures to enhance the production of specific terpenoids.
• Nutraceutical Production: Potential use in the biosynthesis of certain fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids.
• Academic & Contract Research: Supplied as a high-purity biochemical for fundamental research in chemical biology and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopentenyl Monophosphate
CAS No.	4936-73-6
Molecular Formula	C5H13O4P
Molecular Weight	168.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-3-buten-1-yl dihydrogen phosphate; 3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl dihydrogen phosphate; Isopentenyl phosphate; IPP (in biochemical context); δ3-Isopentenyl pyrophosphate precursor; 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-ene 1-phosphate; (3-Methylbut-3-enyl) dihydrogen phosphate
EINECS	225-579-5

Quality Control

Our Isopentenyl Monophosphate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive biochemical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and custom synthesis to meet specific research-grade or cGMP standards is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For extended storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol

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