| Literature DB >> 8250241 |
R Padmakumar1, S Gantla, R Banerjee.
Abstract
A rapid and high-yield synthesis of methylmalonyl coenzyme A is reported. The two-step procedure involves preparation of the thiophenyl ester of methylmalonic acid using dicyclohexylcarbodiimide as a condensing agent, followed by transesterification with coenzyme A, to yield methylmalonyl coenzyme A in 80% overall yield. Inclusion of an additional step, methylation of malonic acid with iodomethane, affords the opportunity for introducing a stable or radioactive isotope into the product. This method should be applicable for the syntheses of other coenzyme A esters that are of biochemical interest such as succinyl coenzyme A.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8250241 DOI: 10.1006/abio.1993.1494
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anal Biochem ISSN: 0003-2697 Impact factor: 3.365