3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid

CAS: 759-05-7

Ref. TM-T5232

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Oxoisovaleric acid, alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid, 2-Ketoisovaleric acid, 2-Oxo-3-methylbutanoic acid, 2-Oxo-3-methylbutyric acid, 2-Oxoisovaleric acid, 2-keto-3-Methylbutyric acid, 2-keto-Isovaleric acid, 3-Methyl-2-Oxobutyric Acid, 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoate, 3-Methyl-2-oxobuttersaure, 3-Methyl-2-oxobutyrate, Acide 3-methyl-2-oxobutyrique, Acido 3-Metil-2-Oxobutirico, Butyric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, Dimethylpyruvic acid, Isopropylglyoxylic acid, Ketovaline, α-Ketoisovaleric acid, α-Oxo-β-methylbutyric acid, α-Oxoisovaleric acid, α-keto-Isovaleric acid, α-keto-β-Methylbutyric acid
• CAS: 759-05-7

Description

3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (2-Oxoisovaleric acid) is an abnormal metabolite that arises from the incomplete breakdown of branched-chain amino acids. 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid is a neurotoxin, an acidogen, and a metabotoxin. A neurotoxin causes damage to nerve cells and nerve tissues. 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid is a keto-acid, which is a subclass of organic acids. Abnormally high levels of organic acids in the blood (organic acidemia), urine (organic aciduria), the brain, and other tissues lead to general metabolic acidosis.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 116.12
• Formula: C₅H₈O₃
• Purity: 95%
• Color/Form: Solid