4-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 intermediate in the metabolism of Leucine.

CAS：4502-00-5
中文别名：4-甲基-2-氧代戊酸钠盐;4-甲基-2-氧代-戊酸钠盐;Α-酮异己酸钠;A-酮基异己酸钠盐;
英文别名：SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERATE;4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid Sodium Salt;Ketoleucine sodium;Sodium4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoate;A-ketoisocaproic acid sodium;SodiuM 2-Ketoisocaproate;KETOLEUCINE SODIUM SALT;
分子式：C6H9NaO3
分子量：152.124
精确质量：152.045
Psa：57.2
Logp：-0.6485

UNII：815X976CPY

熔点：275°C (dec.)(lit.)
储存条件：2-8°C

安全说明：S24/25; S22
WGK Germany：3
海关编码：2918300090