Geranyl pyrophosphate is an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway. It is formed from dimethylallyl pyrophosphate and isopentenyl pyrophosphate by geranyl pyrophosphate synthase. Geranyl pyrophosphate is used in the biosynthesis of farnesyl pyrophosphate , geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate , cholesterol, terpenes, and terpenoids.
7-O-Geranylscopoletin is a natural coumarin from the root of Atalantia monophylla. Various parts of this plant have been used for folk medicine for several purposes such as the treatment of chronic rheumatism, antispasmodic, paralysis, hemiplegia, and sti