Identification | More | [Name]
3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID | [CAS]
1460-34-0 | [Synonyms]
2-KETO-3-METHYL-N-PENTANOIC ACID 2-KETO-3-METHYLVALERIC ACID 3-METHYL-2-OXO-N-PENTANOIC ACID 3-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID 3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID DL-3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID METHYLETHYLPYRUVIC ACID alpha-keto-beta-methylvalericacid Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo- (3S)-3-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoic acid alpha-keto-beta-methyl-valerate 2-Oxo-3-methylvaleric acid α-Keto-3-methylvaleric acid α-Keto-β-methyl-n-valeric acid α-Keto-β-methylvaleric acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
215-955-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H10O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002582 | [Molecular Weight]
130.14 | [MOL File]
1460-34-0.mol |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [HS Code ]
2918300090 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a degradation product from Isoleucine. 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a biomarker of mustard airway diseases (MADs) and uric acid stone[1][2]. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 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). | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 39, p. 600, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/jo00919a004 | [in vivo]
In uric acid stone urinary environment, the levels of 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is elevated [2]. | [IC 50]
Human Endogenous Metabolite | [storage]
Store at -20°C | [References]
[1] Ghoochani BFNM, et, al. Metabolomics diagnostic approach to mustard airway diseases: a preliminary study. Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2018 Jan;21(1):59-69. DOI:10.22038/IJBMS.2017.23792.5982 [2] Xu S, et al. Self-control study of multi-omics in identification of microenvironment characteristics in urine of uric acid stone. Sci Rep. 2024 Oct 24;14(1):25165. DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-76054-0 |
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