Description: | 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, sodium salt belongs to the class of carboxylic acids, consisting of a five-carbon chain with methyl, carboxyl and ketone groups. This compound is commonly used as an analytical reagent in biochemical and medical research, especially for the detection and quantification of 2-ketoacids. It can also be used as a substrate in enzyme assays to measure the activity of certain enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism. In addition, 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, sodium salt may have potential research roles in various diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. |