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isobutyrate

CHEBI:CHEBI_48944

Definition

A branched, short-chain, saturated fatty acid anion; the conjugate base of isobutyric acid, formed by deprotonation of the carboxylic acid group.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C4H7O2
Molecular Mass
87.09718
Charge
-1
SMILES
CC(C)C([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3(2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)/p-1
InChIKey
KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Alternative Names

  • 2-methylpropanoate
  • 2-methylpropanoate
  • 2-methylpropanoic acid, ion(1-)
  • 2-methylpropionate
  • i-butyrate
  • iPrCO2 anion
  • isobutanoate
  • Isobutyrat
  • isobutyric acid anion
  • methylpropanoate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:3903644
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CHEBI:48944

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