Term Name: isovalerate
Synonyms: 3-methyl-n-butyrate, 3-methylbutanoate, 3-methylbutyrate, beta-methylbutyrate, delphinate, isopentanoate, isopropylacetate, isovalerianate
Definition: A branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of isovaleric acid; reported to improve ruminal fermentation and feed digestion in cattle.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:48942]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-methyl fatty acid anion branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion short-chain fatty acid anion
has_role: mammalian metabolite plant metabolite
inverse has_part: ammonium isovalerate
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: isovaleric acid
is_conjugate_base_of: isovaleric acid