2-Hydroxyvaleric acid
2-Hydroxyvaleric acid is a medium chain α-hydroxy fatty acid. 2-Hydroxyvaleric acid is an activator in fat metabolism of palmitic acid-1-C14. 2-hydroxyvaleric acid is also used as a staining agent for measuring tissue-specific Lactate dehydrogenase activity and elevated levels of 2-hydroxyvaleric acid induces lactic acidosis[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
617-31-2
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents; Endogenous Metabolite; Lactate Dehydrogenase
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Endocrinology; Metabolic Disease
Purity
98.0
Smiles
CCCC(O)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Molecular Weight
118.13
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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