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Chapter 27.SE, Problem 34AP
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The structure of the acyclic biosynthetic precursor of flexibilene is to be given. The mechanistic pathway for its biosynthesis also is to be given.
Concept introduction:
The precursor of flexibilene is geranylgeranyldiphosphate (GGPP) obtained from FPP and IPP which on cyclization yields flexibilene.
To give:
The structure of the acyclic biosynthetic precursor of flexibilene and the mechanistic pathway for its biosynthesis.
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