Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 130.14 |
Density | 1.055g/mLat 20°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 8-10°C |
Boling Point | 82-83°C11mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 128.5°C |
JECFA Number | 633 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.00269mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Yellow |
BRN | 1701823 |
pKa | 2.65±0.54(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.431 |
Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive |
Risk Codes | 34 - Causes burns |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-9-13 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 3871 | 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): 0.05~5.0 Non-alcoholic beverages; Alcoholic beverages, condiments, confectionery, frosting, fruit ice, sauce, jam, jelly, l.0 ~ 5.0; Cheese, dairy products, soup, sweet sauce, 1.0~10; Gum, grease, gel products, pudding, milk substitute, sugar substitute, 0.5~5.0; Cold drinks 0.5~10; Hard candy 0.1~5.0; Instant coffee and tea, processed vegetables, processed fruits, 0.1~1.0; Soft candy 0.3~3.0; 50~100 of spices. |
biological activity | 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (4-MOV, KIC) it is released into neurons by astrocytes and can be reconstituted by aminotransferases to form leucine. 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid reduces the rate of protein degradation in skeletal muscle. 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid can exert the efficacy of the uncoupling agent and metabolic inhibitor of OXPHOS by inhibiting the activity of alpha-ketoglutarate dehydroase (OGDC). |
Target | Value |