4-Methylpentanoic acid (Standard)
4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic acid) (Standard) is an analytical standard form of 4-Methylpentanoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
646-07-1
Product Name Alternative
Isocaproic acid (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H314, H318, H402
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Purity
99.14
Smiles
O=C(CCC(C)C)O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16
Precautions
H314, H318, H402
References & Citations
[1]Skonieczna-Żydecka K, et al. Faecal Short Chain Fatty Acids Profile is Changed in Polish Depressive Women. Nutrients. 2018 Dec 7;10 (12) .
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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