alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid, Sodium Salt, CAS [[4502-00-5]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid, Sodium Salt, CAS [[4502-00-5]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-289346
• Supplier Catalog Number: 289346
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-289346-1,USB-289346-5,USB-289346-25
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid is an alpha-ketomonocarboxylic acid that triggers insulin release by acting upon receptor sites which differ from those occupied by amino acids. 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of Leucine. Synonyms: 2-Ketoisocaproic Acid Sodium Salt, 2-Oxo-4-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium 2-Ketoisocaproate, Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate, Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate, Sodium alpha-Keto-isocaproate, Sodium alpha-Ketoisocaproate, Sodium alpha-oxoisocaproate, CAS No: 4502-00-5 Molecular Formula: C6H9NaO3 Molecular Weight: 152.12 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 95% Solubility: Ethanol: 5mg/ml, PBS (pH 7.2): 10mg/ml Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 152.12
• Purity: 95%
• Form: White to off-white powder
• CAS Number: [4502-00-5]