# methylerythritol

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A methyl derivative of erythritol, especially 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol, whose phosphate is involved in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids

## Etymology
From methyl + erythritol.

## Source
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