Record Information
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Creation Date2016-09-30 22:44:30 UTC
Update Date2020-05-19 22:01:18 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0001347
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB01347
Metabolite Identification
Common NameIsopentenyl pyrophosphate
DescriptionIsopentenyl pyrophosphate, also known as IPP or delta(3)-isopentenyl-PP, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as isoprenoid phosphates. These are prenol lipids containing a phosphate group linked to an isoprene (2-methylbuta-1,3-diene) unit. Isopentenyl pyrophosphate is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Methyl-3-butenyl pyrophosphateChEBI
3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl trihydrogen diphosphateChEBI
3-Methylbut-3-enyl phosphono hydrogen phosphateChEBI
delta-3-Isopentenyl pyrophosphateChEBI
delta3-Isopentenyl diphosphateChEBI
delta3-Methyl-3-butenyl diphosphateChEBI
Diphosphoric acid mono(3-methyl-3-butenyl) esterChEBI
IPPChEBI
IPPPChEBI
mono(3-Methyl-3-butenyl) diphosphateChEBI
3-Methyl-3-butenyl pyrophosphoric acidGenerator
3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl trihydrogen diphosphoric acidGenerator
3-Methylbut-3-enyl phosphono hydrogen phosphoric acidGenerator
delta-3-Isopentenyl pyrophosphoric acidGenerator
Δ-3-isopentenyl pyrophosphateGenerator
Δ-3-isopentenyl pyrophosphoric acidGenerator
delta3-Isopentenyl diphosphoric acidGenerator
Δ3-isopentenyl diphosphateGenerator
Δ3-isopentenyl diphosphoric acidGenerator
delta3-Methyl-3-butenyl diphosphoric acidGenerator
Δ3-methyl-3-butenyl diphosphateGenerator
Δ3-methyl-3-butenyl diphosphoric acidGenerator
Diphosphate mono(3-methyl-3-butenyl) esterGenerator
mono(3-Methyl-3-butenyl) diphosphoric acidGenerator
Isopentenyl pyrophosphoric acidGenerator
delta(3)-Isopentenyl-PPHMDB
delta-3-Isopentenyl pyrophosphatHMDB
IPRHMDB
Isopentenyl diphosphateHMDB
Isopentenyl-PPHMDB
Isopentenyl pyrophosphate, 4-(14)C-labeledHMDB
Chemical FormulaC5H12O7P2
Average Molecular Weight246.0921
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight246.005825762
IUPAC Name({hydroxy[(3-methylbut-3-en-1-yl)oxy]phosphoryl}oxy)phosphonic acid
Traditional Nameisopentenyl-diphosphate
CAS Registry Number358-71-4
SMILES
CC(=C)CCOP(O)(=O)OP(O)(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H12O7P2/c1-5(2)3-4-11-14(9,10)12-13(6,7)8/h1,3-4H2,2H3,(H,9,10)(H2,6,7,8)
InChI KeyNUHSROFQTUXZQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as isoprenoid phosphates. These are prenol lipids containing a phosphate group linked to an isoprene (2-methylbuta-1,3-diene) unit.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
Sub ClassIsoprenoid phosphates
Direct ParentIsoprenoid phosphates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Organic pyrophosphate
  • Isoprenoid phosphate
  • Monoalkyl phosphate
  • Alkyl phosphate
  • Phosphoric acid ester
  • Organic phosphoric acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Mitochondria
  • Peroxisome
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP0.04ALOGPS
logP0.2ChemAxon
logS-1.6ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)1.78ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area113.29 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count6ChemAxon
Refractivity48.21 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability19.01 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Mitochondria
  • Peroxisome
Biospecimen Locations
  • Spleen
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
SpleenExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0001347
DrugBank IDDB04714
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB030946
KNApSAcK IDC00000848
Chemspider ID1158
KEGG Compound IDC00129
BioCyc IDDELTA3-ISOPENTENYL-PP
BiGG ID33956
Wikipedia LinkIsopentenyl pyrophosphate
METLIN ID6181
PubChem Compound1195
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID16584
References
Synthesis ReferenceKao, Chai-Lin; Kittleman, William; Zhang, Hua; Seto, Haruo; Liu, Hung-Wen. Stereochemical Analysis of Isopentenyl Diphosphate Isomerase Type II from Staphylococcus aureus Using Chemically Synthesized (S)- and (R)-[2-2H]Isopentenyl Diphosphates. Org Lett. 2005 Dec 8;7(25):5677-80.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available

Enzymes

General function:
Lipid transport and metabolism
Specific function:
Performs the first committed step in the biosynthesis of isoprenes.
Gene Name:
MVD
Uniprot ID:
Q0P570
Molecular weight:
43732.0
Reactions
Adenosine triphosphate + 5-Diphosphomevalonic acid → ADP + Hydrogen phosphate + Isopentenyl pyrophosphate + Carbon dioxidedetails
General function:
Lipid transport and metabolism
Specific function:
Catalyzes the 1,3-allylic rearrangement of the homoallylic substrate isopentenyl (IPP) to its highly electrophilic allylic isomer, dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP).
Gene Name:
IDI1
Uniprot ID:
Q1LZ95
Molecular weight:
26467.0
Reactions
Isopentenyl pyrophosphate → Dimethylallylpyrophosphatedetails
General function:
Coenzyme transport and metabolism
Specific function:
Key enzyme in isoprenoid biosynthesis which catalyzes the formation of farnesyl diphosphate (FPP), a precursor for several classes of essential metabolites including sterols, dolichols, carotenoids, and ubiquinones. FPP also serves as substrate for protein farnesylation and geranylgeranylation. Catalyzes the sequential condensation of isopentenyl pyrophosphate with the allylic pyrophosphates, dimethylallyl pyrophosphate, and then with the resultant geranylpyrophosphate to the ultimate product farnesyl pyrophosphate (By similarity).
Gene Name:
FDPS
Uniprot ID:
Q8WMY2
Molecular weight:
40510.0
General function:
Coenzyme transport and metabolism
Specific function:
Catalyzes the trans-addition of the three molecules of IPP onto DMAPP to form geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, an important precursor of carotenoids and geranylated proteins.
Gene Name:
GGPS1
Uniprot ID:
P56966
Molecular weight:
34900.0