Search Ontology:
ChEBI

isovalerate

Term ID
CHEBI:48942
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.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has_role
inverse has_part
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of
is_conjugate_base_of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from isovalerate
Phenotype where environments contain isovalerate
Phenotype modified by environments containing isovalerate
Human Disease Model