4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid - Moligand™, ≥90%, used for Role in Human Brain Ketometabolism: 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid has been implicated in the temporal patterns of ketometabolism in cerebral microdialysis fluids of patients with traumatic brain injury,

CAS: 816-66-0 Cat. No.: M401024 Fórmula: C6H10O3 Peso molecular: 130.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 1701823 Número EC: 212-435-5
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GRADE & PURITY Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools. ≥90%
Synonyms
2-keto-4-methyl-pentanoate | 2-oxo-4-methylpentanoate | 2-Oxo-4-methylvaleric acid | NCGC00246997-01 | D82408 | Isopropylpyruvic acid | STR07443 | HY-W012722 | UNII-4GUJ8AH400 | a-Ketoisocapronate | 2-Keto-4-methylpentanoic acid | 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric ac
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Size
Alemania (EU)
USA*
Price
Qty
5g
M401024-5g
Fabricado bajo pedido · 8–12 semanas
104,04€
25g
M401024-25g
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2 Disponible
373,04€
100g
M401024-100g
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1 Disponible
1.041,20€
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Why this grade

Moligand™, ≥90% Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 4 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Descripción general

4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, also known as α-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC), is a metabolite of leucine. It is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of leucine and its derivatives, and it plays a role in amination reactions and asymmetric synthesis. Additionally, KIC serves as an intermediate in the formation of Strecker aldehydes.

Specifications

Sinónimos
2-keto-4-methyl-pentanoate | 2-oxo-4-methylpentanoate | 2-Oxo-4-methylvaleric acid | NCGC00246997-01 | D82408 | Isopropylpyruvic acid | STR07443 | HY-W012722 | UNII-4GUJ8AH400 | a-Ketoisocapronate | 2-Keto-4-methylpentanoic acid | 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric ac
Especificaciones y pureza
Moligand™, ≥90%
Aplicación
Role in Human Brain Ketometabolism: 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid has been implicated in the temporal patterns of ketometabolism in cerebral microdialysis fluids of patients with traumatic brain injury, underscoring its significance in biochemical pathways w
Condiciones de almacenamiento de almacenamiento
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
Enviado en
Wet ice
Este producto requiere envío en cadena de frío. Los servicios terrestres y otros servicios económicos no están disponibles.
Grado
Moligand™
Pureza
≥90%
Nombres e identificadores
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508809649
Sonrisas canónicas
CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O
IUPAC Name
4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
InChIKey
BKAJNAXTPSGJCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C6H10O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
Isómeros SMILES
CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O
WGK Alemania
3
Número ONU
3265
Peso molecular
130.14
Beilstein
1701823
Reaxy-Rn
1701823
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1701823&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

Full quality attributes and acceptance criteria for this grade.

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClaseKeto acids and derivatives
SubclassShort-chain keto acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentShort-chain keto acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Methyl-branched fatty acids  Alpha-keto acids and derivatives  Alpha-hydroxy ketones  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Branched fatty acid - Methyl-branched fatty acid - Short-chain keto acid - Alpha-keto acid - Fatty acyl - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxide - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescripciónThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with an alkyl chain the contains less than 6 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid
Estructura 3D
Modelo de Estructura Química Interactiva





Objetivos asociados (humanos)
SLC16A1 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (146 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC16A3 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 4 (196 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Objetivos asociados (no humanos)
Catharanthus roseus (29 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mecanismos de acción
Certificados (CoA, COO, BSE/TSE y tabla de análisis)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
Analytical Chart:

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4 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeFechaArticulo
A2205686Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 M401024
A2206196Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 M401024
H2506047Certificate of AnalysisAug 18, 2025 M401024
L2529025Certificate of AnalysisAug 18, 2025 M401024
Propiedades químicas y físicas
SensibilidadHeat sensitive; Moisture sensitive
Índice de refracción1.431
Punto de inflamación (°C)83 °C
Punto de ebullición (°C)85 °C
Punto de fusión (°C)8-10°C
Peso molecular130.139 g/mol
XLogP30.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass130.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass130.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area54.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity126.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
Calculadoras de soluciones
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