rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid (CAS 10237-77-1)
Alternate Names:
3-Hydroxyvaleric Acid; (±)-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid
CAS Number:
10237-77-1
Molecular Weight:
118.13
Molecular Formula:
C5H10O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid is an important intermediate in the metabolism of fatty acids and is involved in the production of energy, the formation of hormones, and the regulation of various metabolic processes. It acts as an antioxidant and a modulator of glucose metabolism, protecting cells from oxidative damage and increasing their sensitivity to insulin, respectively. Furthermore, it may act to have anti-inflammatory properties. This makes rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid useful for scientific research on inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular disease, cancer development, and type 2 diabetes.
rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid (CAS 10237-77-1) References
- Biosynthesis of chiral 3-hydroxyvalerate from single propionate-unrelated carbon sources in metabolically engineered E. coli. | Tseng, HC., et al. 2010. Microb Cell Fact. 9: 96. PMID: 21110891
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid, 100 mg | sc-488462 | 100 mg | $357.00 |