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Alternate Names: Calcium alpha-oxoisocaproate, 2-Ketoleucine calcium salt
CAS No: 51828-95-6
PubChem CID: 6093735
Mol Formula: C12H18CaO6
Mol Weight: 298.35 g/mol
IUPAC Name: calcium bis(4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate)
API Description: 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).
