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4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid - 98%, high purity , CAS No.816-66-0

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Moligand™

≥98%

CAS#: 816-66-0
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 130.14
Beilstein Registry Number: 1701823
EC Number: 212-435-5
MDL number: MFCD00066204
PubChem CID: 70

Item Number

M104530

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carboxylic acid Non heterocyclic block

Basic Description

Synonyms	2-keto-4-methyl-pentanoate \| 2-oxo-4-methylpentanoate \| 2-Oxo-4-methylvaleric acid \| NCGC00246997-01 \| D82408 \| Isopropylpyruvic acid \| STR07443 \| HY-W012722 \| UNII-4GUJ8AH400 \| a-Ketoisocapronate \| 2-Keto-4-methylpentanoic acid \| 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric ac
Specifications & Purity	Moligand™, ≥98%
Storage Temp	Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
Shipped In	Wet ice
Grade	Moligand™
Product Description	An intermediate in the metabolism of leucine.

Associated Targets(Human)

SLC16A7 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 2 (0 Activities)

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SLC16A3 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 4 (0 Activities)

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SLC16A1 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (0 Activities)

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SLC16A1 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (146 Activities)

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SLC16A3 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 4 (196 Activities)

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Associated Targets(non-human)

Catharanthus roseus (29 Activities)

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Mechanisms of Action

Mechanism of Action	Action Type	target ID	Target Name	Target Type	Target Organism	Binding Site Name	References

Names and Identifiers

IUPAC Name	4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
INCHI	InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
InChi Key	BKAJNAXTPSGJCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES	CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES	CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O
WGK Germany	3
PubChem CID	70
UN Number	3265
Molecular Weight	130.14
Beilstein	1701823
Reaxy-Rn	1701823

Database links

PubChem CID	70
CAS Registry No.	816-66-0
ChEMBL Ligand	CHEMBL445647
Wikipedia	Alpha-Ketoisocaproic acid
RCSB PDB Ligand	COI

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Lot Number	Certificate Type	Date	Item
J2327576	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 12, 2023	M104530
F2209387	Certificate of Analysis	May 31, 2022	M104530
F2209388	Certificate of Analysis	May 31, 2022	M104530
F2209389	Certificate of Analysis	May 31, 2022	M104530
F2209392	Certificate of Analysis	May 31, 2022	M104530

Chemical and Physical Properties

Solubility	Soluble in water.
Sensitivity	Hygroscopic
Refractive Index	1.431
Flash Point(°C)	83 °C
Boil Point(°C)	85 °C
Melt Point(°C)	8-10°C

Safety and Hazards(GHS)

Pictogram(s)	GHS05
Signal	Danger
Hazard Statements	H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321:Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to ... P264:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P354+P338:IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P302+P361+P354:IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. P316:Get emergency medical help immediately.
WGK Germany	3
Reaxy-Rn	1701823

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1. Xinjian Yin, Yayun Liu, Lijun Meng, Haisheng Zhou, Jianping Wu, Lirong Yang. (2020) Semi-rational hinge engineering: modulating the conformational transformation of glutamate dehydrogenase for enhanced reductive amination activity towards non-natural substrates. Catalysis Science & Technology, 10 (10): (3376-3386). [PMID:] [10.1039/C9CY02576F]
2. Xinjian Yin, Yayun Liu, Lijun Meng, Haisheng Zhou, Jianping Wu, Lirong Yang. (2018) Rational Molecular Engineering of Glutamate Dehydrogenases for Enhancing Asymmetric Reductive Amination of Bulky α-Keto Acids. ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS, 361 (4): (803-812). [PMID:] [10.1002/adsc.201801251]

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