5-Phenylvaleric acid
5-Phenylvaleric acid (5-Phenylpentanoic acid) is a major metabolite produced by the gut microbiota during the metabolism of flavan-3-ols and can serve as a biomarker for flavan-3-ol intake. 5-Phenylvaleric acid can also be used as a raw material for the synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2270-20-4
Product Name Alternative
5-Phenylpentanoic acid
UNSPSC
12352005
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
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/5-phenylvaleric-acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.69
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(CCCCC1=CC=CC=C1)O
Molecular Formula
C11H14O2
Molecular Weight
178.23
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
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