2-Methyl butyric acid

CAS: 116-53-0

Ref. 3D-FM159331

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl butyric acid
• Synonyms: (+/-)-2-Methyl Butyric Acid, (.+-.)-2-Methylbutanoic acid, (.+-.)-2-Methylbutyric Acid, (.+-.)-Methylethylacetic acid, (.+-.)-α-Methylbutyric acid, 2-Ethylpropanoic acid, 2-Methyl-n-butyric acid, 2-Methylbuttersaure, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Methylbutanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Methylbutyric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-α-Methylbutyric acid, Acide 2-methylbutyrique, Acido 2-Metilbutirico, Active valeric acid, Butyric acid, 2-methyl-, Butyric acid, α-methyl-, DL-2-Methylbutanoic acid, DL-2-Methylbutyric acid, DL-α-Methylbutyric acid, Ethylmethylacetic acid, Hydroangelic acid, Methyl-2-Butyric Acid, Nsc 7304, α-Methyl-n-butyric acid
• CAS: 116-53-0

Description

2-Methyl butyric acid is a fatty acid that is produced by the fungus Monascus purpureus. 2-Methyl butyric acid has been shown to inhibit the activity of a number of enzymes in gland cells, including proteases, lipases, and amylases. This effect may be due to its ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation. Further research into the metabolic profiles of 2-methyl butyric acid has shown that it inhibits the activity of enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis and metabolism, such as tiglic acid synthase and ketoacyl CoA reductase. It also shows some potential as a solid catalyst for kinetic studies.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 102.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C)C(=O)O