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dimethylbutyric acid
Any compound comprising a butyric acid skeleton carrying two methyl components.
ChEBI ID: 38648
Members (1)
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2,2-dimethylbutyric acid | A branched-chain fatty acid and metabolite of the lactone prodrug simvastatin, whose sodium salt is potentially useful for the treatment of thalassaemias and haemoglobinopathies. | 2,2-dimethylbutyric acid |
Research
Studies (22)
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 4 (18.18) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 14 (63.64) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 4 (18.18) | 2.80 |
Study Types
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 7 (30.43%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 1 (4.35%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 15 (65.22%) | 84.16% |