The mevalonoid origin of the hydrogen atoms of culmorin
Abstract
The labelling pattern of the sesquiterpenoid culmorin from [2-3H2, 2-14C]-, [4(R)-43H,2-14C]-, and [5-3H2, 2-14C]-mevalonate has been partially determined to define the manner of folding of the farnesyl pyrophosphate precursor.