Name | dl-3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid |
Synonyms | METHYLETHYLPYRUVIC ACID 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid 2-KETO-3-METHYLVALERIC ACID 3-Ethyl-3-methylpyruvic acid dl-3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid DL-3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID 3-METHYL-2-OXO-N-PENTANOIC ACID sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo- alpha-keto-beta-methyl-valerate 2-KETO-3-METHYL-N-PENTANOIC ACID (3S)-3-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoic acid alpha-Keto-beta-methylvaleric acid |
CAS | 1460-34-0 |
EINECS | 215-955-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O3.Na/c1-3-4(2)5(7)6(8)9;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1 |
InChIKey | JVQYSWDUAOAHFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 130.14 |
Density | 1.087±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 42°C |
Boling Point | 84 °C / 18mmHg |
Flash Point | 83.3°C |
JECFA Number | 632 |
Vapor Presure | 0.239mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | White to Light yellow |
pKa | 2.65±0.54(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
MDL | MFCD00002582 |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
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. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
FEMA | 3870 | 3-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): alcohol-free drinks, cold drinks, fruit ice products, soup, sweet sauce, 1.0~10.0; Alcohol-containing beverages, cheese, gel products, pudding, milk substitutes, dairy products, sugar substitutes, 0.5~5.0; gum candy, candy, icing, sauce, jam, jelly, rehydrated vegetables, 1.0~5.0; Seasoning 0.5~10; Oil 0.3~10; Instant coffee and tea, processed vegetables, processed fruits, 0.1~1.0; Soft candy 0.1~5.0; Seasoning spice 50~100. |
Biological activity | 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a neurotoxin, an acidogen and a metabolic toxin, which is caused by the incomplete decomposition of branched chain amino acids Abnormal metabolites produced. |