CAS 3715-31-9: 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt

Description: 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt, with the CAS number 3715-31-9, is a sodium salt derivative of a keto acid. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is soluble in water due to the presence of the sodium ion, which enhances its hydrophilicity. The molecular structure features a five-carbon chain with a methyl group and a ketone functional group, contributing to its reactivity and potential applications in biochemical processes. As a sodium salt, it is often used in various biochemical and pharmaceutical applications, including as a potential intermediate in organic synthesis or as a reagent in metabolic studies. The compound may exhibit properties typical of carboxylic acids, such as acidity, and can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and decarboxylation. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with all chemical substances, to ensure proper laboratory practices are followed.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃·Na

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O3.Na/c1-3-4(2)5(7)6(8)9;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9);

InChI key: InChIKey=LSKAADIYBXCGAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: [Na].O=C(O)C(=O)C(C)CC

Synonyms:

• Sodium α-keto-β-methylvalerate
• Valeric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt
• Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt
• 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt
• Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt (1:1)

Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate

CAS: 3715-31-9

• Formula: C₆H₉NaO₃
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 152.1236

2-Oxo-3-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt

CAS: 3715-31-9

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃·Na
• Molecular weight: 130.14 22.99

(±)-3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid sodium salt

CAS: 3715-31-9

• Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)COCOONa
• Molecular weight: 152.12

2-Oxo-3-Methylpentanoic Acid-d3 Sodium Salt

CAS: 3715-31-9

• Formula: C₆H₆D₃O₃·Na
• Molecular weight: 132.15 22.99

3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid (sodium)

CAS: 3715-31-9

• Molecular weight: 152.125

3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid Sodium Salt

CAS: 3715-31-9

Applications 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid is an α-ketomonocarboxylic acid that triggers insulin release by acting upon receptor …

• Formula: C₆H₉O₃·Na
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 152.12

3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt

CAS: 3715-31-9

3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt is a reconstituted, sodium salt that is used in the preparation …

• Formula: C₆H₉NaO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 152.12 g/mol