2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid

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IUPACName=2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid
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CASNo=562-43-6
PubChem=8
SMILES=CCC(C)(C(C(=O)O)O)O
MeSHName=2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic+acid
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Formula=C₆H₁₂O₄
MolarMass=148.16 g/mol
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2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of isoleucine.