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(E,E,E)-geranylgeraniol

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Geranylgeraniol is a diterpenoid alcohol. It is a colorless waxy solid. It is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of other diterpenes, of vitamins E, and of K. It is a derivative of geranylgeraniol pyrophosphate, which is a precursor to carotenoids.

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290.260966
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chemical formula
C₂₀H₃₄O
canonical SMILES
CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C)C)C
isomeric SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/CO)/C)/C)/C)C
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Geranylgeraniol
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Geranylgeraniol is a diterpenoid alcohol. It is a colorless waxy solid. It is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of other diterpenes, of vitamins E, and of K. It is a derivative of geranylgeraniol pyrophosphate, which is a precursor to carotenoids.

Geranylgeraniol is synthesized in humans through the mevalonate pathway.

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