2-Ketobutyric acid, sodium salt (CAS 2013-26-5)
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2-Ketobutyric acid, sodium salt, often used in biochemical research, is the sodium salt form of 2-ketobutyric acid and serves as an important intermediate in various metabolic pathways. Due to its role in amino acid metabolism, particularly involving the catabolism of threonine and methionine, it is frequently used in studies related to enzyme kinetics and metabolic flux. Additionally, this compound can be utilized as a substrate to investigate the activity of aminotransferases, enzymes that are critical for the transamination reactions in amino acid synthesis and degradation. In research focused on cellular metabolism, 2-Ketobutyric acid, sodium salt is valuable for tracing carbon flow through metabolic networks, aiding in the understanding of energy production and the synthesis of biomolecules. Its soluble nature facilitates its use in in vitro assays, making it a practical agent for experimental manipulation and analysis in metabolic studies.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Ketobutyric acid, sodium salt, 5 g | sc-206463 | 5 g | $97.00 | |||
2-Ketobutyric acid, sodium salt, 25 g | sc-206463A | 25 g | $335.00 |