4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, CAS 816-66-0

Product Description: 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (α-Ketoisocaproic acid), an abnormal metabolite, is both a neurotoxin and a metabotoxin.

Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Formula: C6H10O3

References: [1]Yudkoff M, et al. Brain amino acid requirements and toxicity: the example of leucine. J Nutr. 2005 Jun;135(6 Suppl):1531S-8S.

CAS Number: 816-66-0

Molecular Weight: 130.14

Compound Purity: 99.0

Research Area: Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease

Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Target: Endogenous Metabolite

• SKU: MEXHY-W012722-100
• Manufacturer: MedChemExpress
• Manufacturer SKU: HY-W012722-100
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 100 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK