| Bioactivity | Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate is a precursor of pantothenic acid in Escherichia coli[1][2][3]. |
| Invitro | Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate (alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid) is a precursor of pantothenic acid in Escherichia coli[1]. Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate (alpha-Ketoisovaleric acid) enhances alpha-ketoisocaproic acid and alpha-keto-beta-methyl-n-valeric acid, but diminishes the corresponding amino acids, and causes an early decline of ornithine along with a late augmentation of plasma arginine[2]. |
| Name | Sodium 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate |
| CAS | 3715-29-5 |
| Formula | C5H7NaO3 |
| Molar Mass | 138.10 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |