4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid-13C sodium

• CAT Number: I044749
• CAS Number: 93523-70-7
• Molecular Formula: C513CH9NaO3
• Molecular Weight: 153.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: sodium;4-methyl-2-oxo(113C)pentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O3.Na/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/i6+1
• InChIKey: IXFAZKRLPPMQEO-NWZHYJCUSA-M
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(=O)[13C](=O)[O-].[Na+]

4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid-¹³C sodium（Cat No.:I044749）, also known as sodium ¹³C-labeled α-ketoisocaproate, is a stable isotope-labeled keto acid used in metabolic and tracer studies. As a key intermediate in the catabolism of leucine, it plays a vital role in branched-chain amino acid metabolism. The ¹³C label allows for precise tracking of carbon flow in biochemical pathways using mass spectrometry or NMR. This compound is widely used in research on mitochondrial function, metabolic disorders, and amino acid turnover, offering valuable insights into nutrient utilization and energy homeostasis.