4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is a neurotoxic and metabolically disruptive abnormal metabolite. It is used in research to model metabolic disorders and study toxin-mediated neuronal damage in both in vitro and in vivo experimental systems.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
816-66-0
Product Name Alternative
4 Methyl 2 oxopentanoic acid, 4Methyl2oxopentanoic acid, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, inhibit, α-Ketoisocaproic acid, α-KIC
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Purity
≥98% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.37 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (384.2 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) CC (=O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C6H10O3
Molecular Weight
130.14
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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