CAS 7563-33-9

Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ammonium salt (1:1)

Description:

Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ammonium salt (1:1), also known as 3-methylbutanoic acid ammonium salt, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes a butanoic acid backbone with a methyl group at the third carbon position, forming a branched-chain fatty acid. The ammonium salt form indicates that the carboxylic acid group has reacted with ammonia or an amine, resulting in a positively charged ammonium ion. This compound typically exhibits properties associated with both fatty acids and ammonium salts, such as solubility in water due to the ionic nature of the ammonium group, while also retaining some hydrophobic characteristics from the butanoic acid moiety. It may have applications in various fields, including biochemistry and pharmaceuticals, due to its potential role in metabolic processes or as a building block in organic synthesis. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, influencing its use in research or industrial applications. Safety data should be consulted for handling and usage, as with any chemical substance.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂·H₃N

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2.H3N/c1-4(2)3-5(6)7;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7);1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=RKCHCKMAQPJXBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C)C)C(O)=O.N

Synonyms:

• 3-Methylbutanoic Acid Ammoniate (1:1)
• 3-Methylbutanoic acid ammonium salt
• Ai3-36575
• Ammonium 3-methylbutanoate
• Ammonium isovalerianate
• Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ammonium salt
• Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ammonium salt (1:1)
• FEMA No. 2054
• Isovaleric acid, ammonium salt
• Ammonium isovalerate