Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An acyloxyalkyl ester prodrug of butyric acid. Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate inhibits histone deacetylase, resulting in cell differentiation, cell growth inhibition, and apoptosis. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - AN-9 - AN-9 - Pivanex