3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
Alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid is an abnormal metabolite that arises from the incomplete breakdown of branched-chain amino acids. alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid is a neurotoxin an acidogen and a metabotoxin. A neurotoxin causes damage to nerve cells and nerve tissues. alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid is a keto-acid which is a subclass of organic acids. Abnormally high levels of organic acids in the blood (organic acidemia) urine (organic aciduria) the brain and other tissues lead to general metabolic acidosis.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
759-05-7
Product Name Alternative
Alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid | 2-Oxoisovaleric acid
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO:10 mM
Smiles
CC (C) C (=O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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