3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid (sodium)

MedChem Express

3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid (sodium) [3715-31-9]

10

3715-31-9

Research Use Only

99.60

C6H9NaO3

152.12

3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, sodium salt belongs to the class of carboxylic acids, consisting of a five-carbon chain with methyl, carboxyl and ketone groups. This compound is commonly used as an analytical reagent in biochemical and medical research, especially for the detection and quantification of 2-ketoacids. It can also be used as a substrate in enzyme assays to measure the activity of certain enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism. In addition, 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, sodium salt may have potential research roles in various diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

CCC(C(C(O[Na])=O)=O)C

2°C to 8°C

12352200