Alpha-Ketoisocaproic acid CAS:816-66-0 Manufacturer Supplier

Alpha-Ketoisocaproic acid that is pentanoic acid (valeric acid) substituted with a keto group at C-2 and a methyl group at C-4. A metabolite that has been found to accumulate in maple syrup urine disease.

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Alpha-Ketoisocaproic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine and also used as flavoring agents.4-Methyl-2-oxoacetic acid plays an important role in the pharmaceutical field. It is an important intermediate that can be used to synthesize various drugs. For example, steroid drugs such as glucocorticoids can be synthesized by chemical modification of 4-methyl-2-oxovalenoic acid. In addition, 4-methyl-2-oxovalenoic acid can also be used to synthesize antibiotics, anti-tumor drugs, and so on.

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Composition C6H10O3
Assay 99%
Appearance White crystalline powder
CAS No. 816-66-0
Packing 25KG
Shelf Life 2 years
Storage Store in cool and dry area
Certification ISO.

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