About 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 1460-34-0) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of JVQYSWDUAOAHFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
Also Known As
3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is also known as 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, alpha-Keto-beta-methylvaleric acid, 3-Ethyl-3-methylpyruvic acid, 2-Oxo-3-methylpentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoic acid, 2-oxo-3-methyl-n-valeric acid, among other names.
Description
3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is valeric acid carrying oxo- and methyl substituents at C-2 and C-3, respectively. An alpha-keto acid analogue and metabolite of isoleucine in man, animals and bacteria. Used as a clinical marker for maple syrup urine disease (MSUD). It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a branched-chain keto acid and a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a valeric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate.
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