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333115

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Isopropylmalic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxy-2-isopropylsuccinic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH2C[CH(CH3)2](OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
3237-44-3
Molecular Weight:
176.17
MDL number:
MFCD00075003
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24860103
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

mp

144-146 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid
hydroxyl

SMILES string

CC(C)C(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C7H12O5/c1-4(2)7(12,6(10)11)3-5(8)9/h4,12H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)

InChI key

BITYXLXUCSKTJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Isopropylmalic acid is an intermediate formed during leucine biosynthesis. Budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae secrets 2-isopropylmalic acid and helps in reduction of aluminum toxicity by forming chelate with Al ions, thereby preventing them from entering the cells.

Application

2-Isopropylmalic acid was employed as an internal standard in diagnostic model for pancreatic cancer using GC/MS-based human serum metabolomics.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

333115-VAR:
333115-BULK:
333115-25MG:
333115-500MG:
333115-100MG:

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Luiz Pedro S de Carvalho et al.
Biochemistry, 48(9), 1996-2004 (2009-01-27)
The enzyme alpha-isopropylmalate synthase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MtIPMS) has been identified as a possible target for the design of new antitubercular therapeutics. Recently, it was shown that MtIPMS is subject to slow-onset, feedback inhibition by l-leucine, the first instance of
Taisuke Suzuki et al.
Biological trace element research, 120(1-3), 257-263 (2007-10-06)
The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae secretes 2-isopropylmalic acid (2-iPMA), an intermediate in leucine biosynthesis. Because 2-iPMA binds Al(III) in the culture medium, it is thought to reduce toxicity by Al(III). The effects of 2-iPMA and malic acid (MA) on Al
Carlo M T Marobbio et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 283(42), 28445-28453 (2008-08-07)
In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, alpha-isopropylmalate (alpha-IPM), which is produced in mitochondria, must be exported to the cytosol where it is required for leucine biosynthesis. Recombinant and reconstituted mitochondrial oxalacetate carrier (Oac1p) efficiently transported alpha-IPM in addition to its known substrates oxalacetate
Y Hu et al.
Molecular and cellular biology, 15(1), 52-57 (1995-01-01)
The Leu3 protein of Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been shown to be a transcriptional regulator of genes encoding enzymes of the branched-chain amino acid biosynthetic pathways. Leu3 binds to upstream activating sequences (UASLEU) found in the promoters of LEU1, LEU2, LEU4
D Armaleo et al.
Molecular & general genetics : MGG, 200(2), 346-349 (1985-01-01)
The leu-3/alpha-IPM (alpha-isopropylmalate) regulatory system, previously shown to control several genes of leucine, isoleucine, valine, and histidine biosynthesis, appears likely to be involved also in the regulation of overall RNA and protein synthesis in Neurospora. Upon addition of alpha-IPM the
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