A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is valeric acid carrying oxo- and methyl substituents at C-2 and C-3, respectively. An alpha-keto acid analogue and metabolite of isoleucine in man, animals and bacteria. Used as a clinical marker for maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).
ChEBI ID: 35932
There are 2 compounds belonging to this class, involving 0 studies.
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| (S)-3-methyl-2-oxovaleric-acid | The (S)-enantiomer of 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid. | |
| (R)-3-methyl-2-oxovaleric-acid | The (R)-enantiomer of 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid. |
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