2-Methylheptanoic acid

CAS: 1188-02-9

Ref. 3D-FM35590

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methylheptanoic acid
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-methylheptanoate, (2S)-2-methylheptanoate, 2-Methylenanthic acid, FEMA No. 2706, Heptanoic acid, 2-methyl-, Methylamylacetic acid, Unii-42C9131Foz, alpha-Methylheptanoic acid, α-Methylheptanoic acid

Description

2-Methylheptanoic acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that is synthesized by an asymmetric synthesis. It has been reported to have synergistic effect when used in combination with other drugs or pharmaceutical preparations. 2-Methylheptanoic acid is metabolized in the liver and excreted as a glucuronide conjugate. The structural analysis of this compound was performed on amide, isovaleric acid, uptake, amines, and urine samples. In addition, hydrogen bond interactions were observed with 2-methylheptanoic acid and inhibitory levels were determined for its isomeric mixture. 2-Methylheptanoic acid has been reported to have inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus isolates.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=NKBWMBRPILTCRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(C)C(=O)O