3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid

3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid is a normal endogenous metabolite excreted in the urine. The urinary excretion of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid is early and sensitive indicator of biotin deficiency[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[625-08-1]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/3-Hydroxyisovaleric_acid.html

Concentration

10mM

Purity

98.92

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL

Smiles

CC(C)(O)CC(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C5H10O3

Molecular Weight

118.13

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Mock NI, et al. Increased urinary excretion of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid and decreased urinary excretion of biotin are sensitive early indicators of decreased biotin status in experimental biotin deficiency. 1997 Apr;65 (4) :951-8.|[2]Watanabe T, et al. Measurement of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid in urine of biotin-deficient infants and mice by HPLC. J Nutr. 2005 Mar;135 (3) :615-8.