Microbial
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:56:33 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:23 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054160
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate
Description2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate is a key intermediate in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway, classified as a phosphorylated sugar alcohol. It plays a crucial role in the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway, which operates in the chloroplasts of plants and many microorganisms, distinct from the mevalonate pathway found in the cytosol. The MEP pathway is involved in synthesizing various terpenoids and is characterized by the action of specific enzymes, including IspG and IspH, which are iron-sulfur proteins essential for its function (PMID:40432238 ). Additionally, the interplay between the MEP and mevalonate pathways highlights the complexity of isoprenoid biosynthesis, with significant differences in enzyme localization and metabolic regulation (PMID:40707021 ). The biosynthesis of linalool, a floral scent compound, exemplifies the contributions of both pathways (PMID:40695378 ). Furthermore, the regulation of this pathway is influenced by transcription factors and phytohormonal signals, showcasing its adaptability to environmental stressors (PMID:40563307 ). Overall, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate is integral to the metabolic networks that produce essential biomolecules in plants and microorganisms (PMID:40114206 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-C-Methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphoric acidGenerator
2-C-Methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphateChEBI
2-c-Methyl-D-erythritol-4-phosphoric acidGenerator
2-C-Methylerythritol 4-phosphateMeSH
Methyl-erythritol-4-phosphateMeSH
2-C-Methyl-D-erythritol-4-phosphateMeSH
Molecular FormulaC5H13O7P
Average Mass216.1263
Monoisotopic Mass216.039889282
IUPAC Name[(2R,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-methylbutoxy]phosphonic acid
Traditional Name(2R,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-methylbutoxyphosphonic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](O)(COP(O)(O)=O)[C@@](C)(O)CO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H13O7P/c1-5(8,3-6)4(7)2-12-13(9,10)11/h4,6-8H,2-3H2,1H3,(H2,9,10,11)/t4-,5+/m1/s1
InChI KeyXMWHRVNVKDKBRG-UHNVWZDZSA-N