S-Methylisovalerate

CAS: 23747-45-7

Ref. 3D-FM35694

Product Information

• Name: S-Methylisovalerate
• Synonyms: S-methyl thioisovalerate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: S-Methylisovalerate is a branched fatty acid that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of valine. It has been isolated from Corynebacterium glutamicum and Brevibacterium sp. S-Methylisovalerate has been identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) as a major component of the volatile organic compounds produced by strains of Corynebacterium glutamicum and Brevibacterium sp. The GC/MS profile of these strains consists mainly of ester compounds, such as methyl ethyl acetate and butyric acid.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂OS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12OS/c1-5(2)4-6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=MPLWTJZAFOVXKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSC(=O)CC(C)C