ALDRICH 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, >=98.0% (T)

Synonym(s): α-Ketoisocaproic acid; 2-Oxoisocaproic acid; 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid; Ketoleucine

Empirical Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃

Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂COCOOH

Formula Weight: 130.14

MDL Number: MFCD00066204

Purity: ≥98.0% (T)

Boiling Point: 82-83 °C/11 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: 8-10 °C

Density: 1.055 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.431

Storage: 2-8°C

Beilstein Registry Number: 1701823