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4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, 94%

Catalog No. AAH6007603
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Description

CAS: 816-66-0 | C6H9NaO3 | 152.13 g/mol

Ii is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine and also used as flavoring agents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ii is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine and also used as flavoring agents.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 816-66-0
Molecular Formula C6H9NaO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 152.13
MDL Number MFCD00066204
InChI Key IXFAZKRLPPMQEO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym 4-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, alpha-ketoisocaproic acid, ketoleucine, alpha-ketoisocaproate, pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo, 2-oxoisocaproate, 2-oxo-4-methylpentanoic acid, ketoisocaproate, 2-oxoisohexanoate, 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
PubChem CID 70
ChEBI CHEBI:48430
SMILES [Na+].CC(C)CC(=O)C([O-])=O

Specifications

Melting Point 8°C to 10°C
Density 1.055
Boiling Point 82°C to 83°C
Refractive Index 1.431
Linear Formula (CH3)2CHCH2COCOOH
Quantity 1 g
UN Number UN3265
Beilstein 1701823
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
IUPAC Name sodium 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
Formula Weight 130.14
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H314-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 212-435-5
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold
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