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Isovaleric acid

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Description
Isovaleric acid, also known as Delphinic acid, is a natural flavor compound present in Bartlett pear brandies, vanilla, rape-honey, and bananas. In research, it is studied for its roles in metabolic pathways, as a fermentation product, and as a potential biomarker in in vitro and in vivo studies related to metabolism and disease.
CAS Number
503-74-2
Product Name Alternative
Delphinic acid, beta-methylbutyric acid, b-methylbutyric acid, 3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid, inhibit, Isopentanoic acid, Isovaleric acid, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, β-methylbutyric acid
Field of Research
Epigenetics & Chromatin, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Purity
97.89% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:Soluble; H2O:20 mg/mL (195.83 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) CC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Molecular Weight
102.13
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.

Chemical Information

Isovaleric Acid

Isovaleric acid is a C5, branched-chain saturated fatty acid. It has a role as a mammalian metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid, a methylbutyric acid and a branched-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an isovalerate.

CAS Number503-74-2
PubChem CID10430
IUPAC Name3-methylbutanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC5H10O2
Molecular Weight102.13
XLogP1.2
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity66
SMILES
CC(C)CC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-4(2)3-5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
InChIKey
GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Isovaleric Acid
CAS: 503-74-2
CID: 10430
Formula: C5H10O2
MW: 102.13
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight102.13
XLogP31.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass102.068079557
Monoisotopic Mass102.068079557
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity66.5
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes