Sodium α-ketoisocaproate
Sodium α-ketoisocaproate, the transamination product of leucine, stimulates insulin secretion. Sodium α-ketoisocaproate (α-KIC) can either be oxidized to acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate, or it yields leucine through transamination with glutamate, forming α-KG (HY-44134) [1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[4502-00-5]
Product Name Alternative
Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate; 2-Ketoisocaproic acid (sodium salt)
UNSPSC
12352300
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/sodium-α-ketoisocaproate.html
Purity
99.05
Solubility
H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[Na].O=C(O)C(=O)CC(C)C
Molecular Formula
C6H9NaO3
Molecular Weight
152.12
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
Explore Other Products
Discover premium biology products from our extensive collection of 20M+ items
