| Description | 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and a metabolite of 20 alpha-hydroxycholesterol. |
| Synonyms | 4-甲基戊酸, Isocaproic Acid |
| molecular weight | 116.16 |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| CAS | 646-07-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (430.44 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Api AM, et al. RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-methylpentanoic acid, CAS Registry Number 646-07-1. Food Chem Toxicol. 2020 Oct 15;144 Suppl 1:111456. 2. Skonieczna-Żydecka K, et al. Faecal Short Chain Fatty Acids Profile is Changed in Polish Depressive Women. Nutrients. 2018 Dec 7;10(12). |