Description

D,L-Mevalonic Acid, Sodium Salt is a key biochemical intermediate in the mevalonate pathway, essential for isoprenoid and sterol biosynthesis. This high-purity compound is critical for research and development in metabolic studies and pharmaceutical synthesis. It serves as a vital raw material for scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate and intermediate in enzymatic studies of the mevalonate pathway, cholesterol biosynthesis, and isoprenoid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key starting material or reference standard in the synthesis of statins and other drugs targeting lipid metabolism.
• Enzyme Assays: Employed in in vitro assays to study the activity of enzymes such as HMG-CoA reductase and mevalonate kinase.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Essential for tracing and understanding metabolic fluxes in systems biology and metabolic engineering research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block for the synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Nutritional & Cosmetic Research: Investigated for its role in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q10 and other bioactive compounds relevant to nutrition and personal care.

Basic Information

Product Name	D,L-Mevalonic Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	96949-03-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11NaO4
Molecular Weight	170.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Mevalonate; DL-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt; Mevalonate Sodium Salt; 3,5-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt; (R,S)-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt; (±)-Mevalonic Acid Sodium Salt; 3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic Acid Sodium Salt (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our D,L-Mevalonic Acid, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade standards suitable for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay (Titration)	97.0 - 103.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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