4-Methylpentanoic acid
4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a short-chain fatty acid, an endogenous metabolite, and a metabolite of 20 α-hydroxycholesterol (HY-12316), which can be found in feces. The concentration of 4-Methylpentanoic acid is closely related to some diseases, such as depression. 4-Methylpentanoic acid can also be used in the research of cholesterol metabolism[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[646-07-1]
Product Name Alternative
Isocaproic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H314, H318, H402
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/4-methylpentanoic-acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC(C)CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16
Precautions
H314, H318, H402
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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