3-Methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 503-74-2

Ref. 3D-FM15957

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methylbutanoic acid
• Synonyms: Isovaleric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methylbutanoic acid is an antimicrobial agent that belongs to the group of isovaleric acids. It is a product of β-oxidation and has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by reacting with their surface. 3-Methylbutanoic acid inhibits bacterial growth by binding to the pyrazole ring in DNA and altering its conformation, preventing DNA replication. This reaction occurs at a rate comparable to that of other fluoroquinolones, such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and norfloxacin. 3-Methylbutanoic acid has been shown to have antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly those that are resistant to erythromycin or lincomycin.

Chemical properties

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