4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate (sodium salt) - CAS 4502-00-5

4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate is an immediate precursor and metabolite of L-leucine. It is a precursor leading to the synthesis of 2-methylpropyl glucosinolate, via L-leucine, in plants. 4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate is one of several plasma metabolites found to differ significantly between type 2 diabetes and control subjects.

Endogenous Metabolite, Others

Others, Metabolism

4502-00-5

C6H9NaO3

152.12

[Na+].CC(C)CC(=O)C([O-])=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Small Compound