DL-threo-2-methylisocitrate

• CAT Number: I004660
• CAS Number: 71183-66-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H10O7
• Molecular Weight: 206.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3R)-3-hydroxybutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H10O7/c1-7(14,6(12)13)3(5(10)11)2-4(8)9/h3,14H,2H2,1H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)(H,12,13)/t3-,7-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: HHKPKXCSHMJWCF-WVBDSBKLSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@]([C@H](CC(=O)O)C(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O

DL-threo-2-Methylisocitrate(Cat No.:I004660) is a synthetic organic compound used primarily in biochemical research. It plays a role in studies focused on the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and related metabolic pathways. Specifically, DL-threo-2-Methylisocitrate serves as an intermediate in the methylcitrate cycle, a pathway utilized by certain bacteria to metabolize propionate. It is often employed in research exploring microbial metabolism and the enzymatic processes involved in isocitrate dehydrogenase and other metabolic enzymes. The compound’s role in these pathways makes it a valuable tool for investigating metabolic disorders and the regulation of key metabolic enzymes.