beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl-CoA

β-hy·drox·y-β-meth·yl·glu·tar·yl-CoA (HMG-CoA),

(hī-drok'sē-meth'ĭl-glū-tar'ĭl), A key intermediate in the synthesis of ketone bodies, of steroids, and of farnesyl and geranyl derivatives. Synonym(s): 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA