CHEBI:35932 - 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid

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ChEBI Name 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid
ChEBI ID CHEBI:35932
Definition A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is valeric acid carrying oxo- and methyl substituents at C-2 and C-3, respectively. An α-keto acid analogue and metabolite of isoleucine in man, animals and bacteria. Used as a clinical marker for maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted acid
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base).
(via oxoacid )
Biological Role(s): human metabolite
Any mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
Related Structures
3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a Structural Derivative of
valeric acid
Mass : 102.13170
Formula : C5H10O2
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3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a Conjugate Acid of
3-methyl-2-oxovalerate
Mass : 129.13390
Formula : C6H9O3
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