4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 2-phosphate, also known as 4-dpcmep, is a member of the class of compounds known as pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates. Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates are pyrimidine ribonucleotides with diphosphate group linked to the ribose moiety. 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 2-phosphate is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 2-phosphate can be found in a number of food items such as maitake, sunflower, allspice, and chives, which makes 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 2-phosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 2-phosphate may be a unique E.coli metabolite.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates. These are pyrimidine ribonucleotides with diphosphate group linked to the ribose moiety.
