Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
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Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid | |
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IUPAC name | 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid |
Other names | 4-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [816-66-0] |
PubChem | |
MeSH | |
SMILES | CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C6H10O3 |
Molar mass | 130.14 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine.
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