Ketoleucine

Modify Date: 2026-07-19 12:50:41

Ketoleucine Structure
Ketoleucine structure
Common Name Ketoleucine
CAS Number 816-66-0 Molecular Weight 130.142
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 190.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H10O3 Melting Point 8-10 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 83.3±15.2 °C
Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Ketoleucine


4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, an abnormal metabolite, is both a neurotoxin and a metabotoxin.

Summary: 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (common Chinese name: 4-methyl-2-oxo pentanoic acid; common English name: Ketoleucine), CAS number: 816-66-0, molecular formula: C6H10O3, molecular weight: 130.142. Colorless to light yellow liquid, melting point: 8-10°C, boiling point: 190.5±9.0°C, density: 1.1±0.1g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Ketoleucine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, an abnormal metabolite, is both a neurotoxin and a metabotoxin.
Related Catalog
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Yudkoff M, et al. Brain amino acid requirements and toxicity: the example of leucine. J Nutr. 2005 Jun;135(6 Suppl):1531S-8S.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 190.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 8-10 °C
Molecular Formula C6H10O3
Molecular Weight 130.142
Flash Point 83.3±15.2 °C
Exact Mass 130.062988
PSA 54.37000
LogP 0.17
Vapour Pressure 0.2±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.438
InChIKey BKAJNAXTPSGJCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H314
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;Goggles;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R34
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 3265 8/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 2918300090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2918300090
Summary 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles35

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Physiology and pathophysiology of organic acids in cerebrospinal fluid.

J. Inherit. Metab. Dis. 16(4) , 648-69, (1993)

Concentrations of organic acids in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) appear to be directly dependent upon their rate of production in the brain. There is evidence that the net release of short-chain monocarbo...

The signalling role of action potential depolarization in insulin secretion: metabolism-dependent dissociation between action potential increase and secretion increase by TEA.

Biochem. Pharmacol. 80(1) , 104-12, (2010)

The K(+) channel blocker, TEA is known to increase action potential amplitude and insulin secretion of mouse beta-cells when added to a nutrient secretagogue. In the presence of a maximally effective ...

Production of α-ketoisocaproate via free-whole-cell biotransformation byRhodococcus opacusDSM 43250 withl-leucine as the substrate

Enzyme Microb. Technol. 49(4) , 321-5, (2011)

This work aims to produce α-ketoisocaproate (KIC) from l-leucine via the free-whole-cell biotransformation of Rhodococcus opacus DSM 43250. The effects of temperature, pH, substrate concentration, cel...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

2-Oxo-4-methylvaleric acid
α-ketoisocaproic acid
2-Oxoisocaproic acid
2-KETOISOCAPROIC ACID
EINECS 212-435-5
4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid
&α;-ketoisocaproic acid
2-keto-4-Methylvaleric acid
4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid
4-methyl-2-oxo-Valeric acid
Ketoleucine
MFCD00066204
α-keto-isocaproic acid

 Ketoleucine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 190.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the melting point of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Melting point of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 8-10 °C.
Q: What is the English name of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: The English name of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 54.37000.
Q: What is the safety information for 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Safety information for 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid: S26-S36/37/39-S45.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 816-66-0.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Storage conditions for 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Molecular weight of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is 130.142.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is CC(C)CC(=O)C(=O)O.
Q: What are the uses of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid?
A: Main uses of 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid: 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, an abnormal metabolite, is both a neurotoxin and a metabotoxin.

 Ketoleucinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
The content on this webpage is sourced from various professional data sources. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the content, please feel free to contact service1@chemsrc.com.