Scheme 2.
Preparation of both enantiomers of 4‐methyl‐GPP (9 ab) and 4‐methyl‐FPP (10 ab). A) Chemical synthesis of (E)‐ and (Z)‐4‐methyl‐IPP (8 ab). B) Enzymatic coupling of DMAPP and GPP with 8 ab by FPPS.
Preparation of both enantiomers of 4‐methyl‐GPP (9 ab) and 4‐methyl‐FPP (10 ab). A) Chemical synthesis of (E)‐ and (Z)‐4‐methyl‐IPP (8 ab). B) Enzymatic coupling of DMAPP and GPP with 8 ab by FPPS.