Valeric Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 6106-41-8)
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Valeric Acid Sodium Salt is utilized in biochemical research as a buffer component due to its buffering capacity in the physiological pH range. It is particularly useful in studies involving enzymes and proteins where maintaining the stability of the pH is essential for accurate activity measurements. Moreover, Valeric Acid Sodium Salt is employed in the production of detergents and soaps in an industrial context, primarily due to its surfactant properties. In environmental science research, it serves as a reference compound for identifying and quantifying volatile fatty acid content in various ecosystems, which is an important parameter in the assessment of biodegradation and fermentation processes. It also plays a role in the study of microbial metabolism, as certain bacteria are known to produce valeric acid as a metabolic byproduct, thus its salt form can be used in tracing and modeling such biological pathways.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 25 mg | sc-473009A | 25 mg | $146.00 | |||
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 50 mg | sc-473009B | 50 mg | $176.00 | |||
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 100 mg | sc-473009C | 100 mg | $240.00 | |||
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 250 mg | sc-473009 | 250 mg | $354.00 | |||
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 500 mg | sc-473009D | 500 mg | $572.00 | |||
Valeric Acid Sodium Salt, 2.5 g | sc-473009E | 2.5 g | $2081.00 |