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W387101

4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt

97%

Synonym(s):

Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate, α-Ketoisocaproic acid sodium salt, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt, 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid sodium salt, Ketoleucine sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COCOONa
CAS Number:
4502-00-5
Molecular Weight:
152.12
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329830665
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3871
EC Number:
224-816-3
MDL number:
MFCD00064193
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4239297

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InChI

1S/C6H10O3.Na/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

SMILES string

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

InChI key

IXFAZKRLPPMQEO-UHFFFAOYSA-M

biological source

synthetic

assay

97%

mp

275 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

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food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

buttery

hcodes

H319

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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MKCG6571
MKBX0039V
MKBT1058V
MKBS1876V
MKBQ9983V

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Rajavel Elango et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 96(4), 759-767 (2012-09-07)
Leucine has been suggested to improve athletic performance. Therefore, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), especially leucine, are popular as dietary supplements in strength-training athletes; however, the intake of leucine in excess of requirements raises concerns regarding adverse effects. Currently, the
Jian Lei et al.
Amino acids, 43(5), 2179-2189 (2012-05-01)
Lactation is associated with elevated catabolism of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) in mammary glands to produce glutamate, glutamine, alanine, aspartate, and asparagine. This study determined effects of metabolic fuels on the catabolism of leucine (a representative BCAA) in bovine mammary
Yuhong Zhu et al.
Enzyme and microbial technology, 49(4), 321-325 (2011-11-25)
This work aims to produce α-ketoisocaproate (KIC) from L-leucine via the free-whole-cell biotransformation of Rhodococcus opacus DSM 43250. The effects of temperature, pH, substrate concentration, cell concentration, and rotating speed on KIC production were examined. Furthermore, the biotransformation conditions were
Nelo Eidy Zanchi et al.
Amino acids, 40(4), 1015-1025 (2010-07-08)
Amino acids such as leucine and its metabolite α-ketoisocaproate (KIC), are returning to be the focus of studies, mainly because of their anti-catabolic properties, through inhibition of muscle proteolysis and enhancement of protein synthesis. It is clear that these effects
William S Crim et al.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 323(2), 246-255 (2010-03-10)
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound AGI-1067 (succinobucol) has potential as an oral anti-diabetic agent. AGI-1067 reduces H(b)A1c, improves fasting plasma glucose, and reduces new-onset diabetes. We investigated AGI-1067 for possible effects on mouse pancreatic islets in vitro. Pretreatment with 10
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