646-07-1
646-07-1
Chemical Structure
4-Methylpentanoic acid
Synonym(s): Isocaproic acid
- CAS No.: 646-07-1
- Formula:C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight:116.16
IUPAC Name: 4-methylpentanoic acid
InChIKey: FGKJLKRYENPLQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: CC(C)CCC(O)=O
Biological Activity:
4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a short-chain fatty acid and a metabolite of 20 α-hydroxycholesterol (HY-12316) that can be detected in feces. The concentration of 4-Methylpentanoic acid is closely associated with several diseases, such as depression. 4-Methylpentanoic acid is also applicable to studies on cholesterol metabolism[1][2].
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4-Methylpentanoic acid | 99.15% | 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a short-chain fatty acid and a metabolite of 20 α-hydroxycholesterol (HY-12316) that can be detected in feces. The concentration of 4-Methylpentanoic acid is closely associated with several diseases, such as depression. 4-Methylpentanoic acid is also applicable to studies on cholesterol metabolism. |
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4-Methylpentanoic acid (Standard) | 99.14% | 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic acid) (Standard) is an analytical standard form of 4-Methylpentanoic acid (HY-W015882). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a short-chain fatty acid, an endogenous metabolite, and a metabolite of 20 α-hydroxycholesterol (HY-12316), which can be found in feces. The concentration of 4-Methylpentanoic acid is closely related to some diseases, such as depression. 4-Methylpentanoic acid can also be used in the research of cholesterol metabolism. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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4-Methylpentanoic acid-d11 | 99.28% | 4-Methylpentanoic acid-d11 (Isocaproic Acid-d11) is the deuterium labeled 4-Methylpentanoic acid. 4-Methylpentanoic acid is a short-chain fatty acid and a metabolite of 20 α-hydroxycholesterol (HY-12316) that can be detected in feces. The concentration of 4-Methylpentanoic acid is closely associated with several diseases, such as depression. 4-Methylpentanoic acid is also applicable to studies on cholesterol metabolism. |
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References
- [1]. Api AM, et al. RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-methylpentanoic acid, CAS Registry Number 646-07-1. Food Chem Toxicol. 2020;144 Suppl 1:111456. [Content Brief]
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[2]. Shimizu K, et al. Isocaproic acid, a metabolite of 20α-hydroxycholesterol. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1960 Jun 1;235(6):PC25.
