[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a brief overview of this molecule. [C][C][C][Branch1][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is valeric acid carrying oxo- and methyl substituents at C-2 and C-3, respectively. An alpha-keto acid analogue and metabolite of isoleucine in man, animals and bacteria. Used as a clinical marker for maple syrup urine disease (MSUD). It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid and a branched-chain keto acid. It is functionally related to a valeric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate."}]