4-Methylpentanoic acid
4-Methylpentanoic acid, also known as Isocaproic Acid, is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and a metabolite of 20α-hydroxycholesterol. It is used as a biochemical tool in research, including in vitro studies of SCFA signaling and metabolic pathways.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
646-07-1
Product Name Alternative
Isocaproic Acid, inhibit, Inhibitor, 4Methylpentanoic acid, 4-Methylpentanoic acid, 4 Methylpentanoic acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.26% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:50 mg/mL (430.44 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (17.22 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) CCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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