Product Information
- (2R)-2-methylhexanoate
- (2S)-2-methylhexanoate
- 2-Hexanecarboxylic acid
- 2-Methylcaproic acid
- Brn 1721227
- Caproic acid, α-methyl-
- FEMA No. 3191
- Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl-
- Methylhexanoic acid
- Unii-Luk37N0Qm8
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- alpha-Methylcaproic acid
- α-Methylcaproic acid
2-Methylhexanoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula CH(CH)COOH. This colorless liquid is an important industrial chemical that is used in the production of polyvinyl acetate, 2-methylhexanoic acid has been shown to be effective against influenza virus at concentrations of 1 mM and above. It also has an effect on the activity of adenosine receptors. The biological effects of 2-methylhexanoic acid are due to its ability to act as a cationic surfactant. This compound can disrupt cell membranes by binding to amines and fatty acids, which leads to a loss of membrane integrity and ultimately cell death.
Chemical properties
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