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3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid Sodium Salt

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
IUPAC Traditional name
sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
Synonyms
3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt
2-Oxo-3-methylpentanoic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate
Sodium α-Keto-β-methylvalerate

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 3715-31-9

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid is an α-ketomonocarboxylic acid that triggers insulin release by acting upon receptor sites which differ from those occupied by amino acids. 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid is an analogue of Isoleucine.

REFERENCES

  • Panten, U. et al.: Naun.-Schmied. Arch. Pharmacol., 291, 405 (1975)
  • Funk, M.A. et al.: J. Nutrit., 117, 1550 (1975)