Calcium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate (Ca-KIC) is used in research and pharmaceuticals as a source of calcium and a keto-analogue for leucine, supporting nitrogen balance, muscle preservation, and metabolic studies, especially for conditions like Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) or renal failure, acting as a pharmaceutical intermediate and a reference standard in drug development. It also finds niche uses in cosmetics (moisturizing) and agriculture (nutrient). The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Calcium alpha-oxoisocaproate and 2-Ketoleucine calcium salt. Its PubChem CID is 6093735.
Calcium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate
| CAS No | 51828-95-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H18CaO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 298.35 g/mol |
| Synonyms | calcium bis(4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate) |
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Calcium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate (Ca-KIC) is used in research and pharmaceuticals as a source of calcium and a keto-analogue for leucine, supporting nitrogen balance, muscle preservation, and metabolic studies, especially for conditions like Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) or renal failure, acting as a pharmaceutical intermediate and a reference standard in drug development.
The listed CAS number is 51828-95-6.
The listed molecular formula is C12H18CaO6.
The listed molecular weight is 298.35 g/mol.
calcium bis(4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate).
The source lists Calcium alpha-oxoisocaproate and 2-Ketoleucine calcium salt.