2-(acetyl-hydroxy-amino)-4-methyl-pentanoic acid methyl ester

This compound is a synthetic derivative of leucine known as 2-(acetyl-hydroxy-amino)-4-methyl-pentanoic acid methyl ester. It is classified as a small molecule and belongs to the class of leucine derivatives. The structure features an acetylated and N-hydroxylated amino group on the D-enantiomer of leucine with a terminal carboxylic acid group converted to its methyl ester form. There are no approved therapeutic indications or clinical trial data available for this compound; it is considered experimental and has not been developed for any specific disease or condition[1][2][3]. No mechanism of action or pharmacological activity has been described in public databases.

Other names

methyl (2R)-2-(N-hydroxyacetamido)-4-methylpentanoatemethyl N-acetyl-N-hydroxy-D-leucinateN-acetyl-N-hydroxy-D-leucine methyl esterAc-D-N(OH)Leu-OMe