S-α-Acetolactic Acid Potassium Salt
(2S)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-butanoic Acid Potassium Salt
(S)-α-Acetolactic Acid, is one of the enantiomers of acetolactate, which is the substrate of Acetolactate decarboxylase, which catalyzes the conversion of both enantiomers of acetolactate to the (R)-enantiomer of acetoin.
Synonyms
(2S)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-butanoic Acid Potassium Salt
Molecular Formula
C₅H₇KO₄
Appearance
Colorless oil to white to off-white solid
Solubility
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at -70°C. Hygroscopic, Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
