Lipids containing a linear chain of isoprenoid groups.
Note: Prenol lipids are synthesised from the five-carbon precursors isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate. Both precursors are produced mainly via the mevalonic acid pathway.
Examples: Vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, ubiquinone, β-carotene.
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1181 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)