L-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid

CAS: 13748-90-8

Ref. 3D-FH48817

Product Information

• Name: L-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
• Synonyms: L-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acidL-Leucic acid, (+)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (+)-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (2S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, (2S)-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Pentanoic acid, (S)-Leucic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, L-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, L-Hica, L-Leucic Acid, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (2S)-, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (S)-, S-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, S-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, Valeric acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-

Description

L-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid is a fatty acid that is structurally similar to the amino acids valine and leucine. It is an intermediate in the formation of L-a-hydroxyvaleric acid, which can be used for energy production in the form of ketone bodies. It can also inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes and blocking protein synthesis. L-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to suppress cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes and reduce prostaglandin production. This agent has also been shown to reduce hepatic steatosis in rats. L-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid has been used in cell culture studies as a structural probe for determining the shape of proteins and nucleic acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%