Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid |
| Catalog Number: | M57281 |
| CAS Number: | 1460-34-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 130.14 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 100 mg/mL; Water 80 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | ≥99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid (KMV) is a 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (OGDH) inhibitor. 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is also a neurotoxin, an acidogen, and a metabotoxin. 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is an abnormal metabolite that arises from the incomplete breakdown of branched-chain amino acids. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |