Product Description: 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid-d7 (α-Ketoisocaproic acid-d7) sodium is the deuterium labeled 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (HY-W012722).4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is a metabolite of L-leucine and is involved in energy metabolism. 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid increases endoplasmic reticulum stress, promotes lipid accumulation in preadipocytes and insulin resistance by impairing mTOR and autophagy signaling pathways[1][2].
Formula: C6H2D7NaO3
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
CAS Number: 1795020-84-6
Molecular Weight: 159.17
Research Area: Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease