4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate is an immediate precursor and metabolite of L-leucine. It is a precursor leading to the synthesis of 2-methylpropyl glucosinolate, via L-leucine, in plants. 4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate is one of several plasma metabolites found to differ significantly between type 2 diabetes and control subjects.

4502-00-5

C6H10NaO3

153.13

4-methyl-2-Oxovalerate (sodium salt)

PBS (pH 7.2):10 mg/mL
Ethanol:5 mg/mL
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years