2-Ketoglutaric acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 328-50-7 | C5H6O5 | 146.098 g/mol

2-Ketoglutaric acid is used as an intermediate in the kreb’s cycle catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase enzyme on glutamate. It is also used in dietary supplements to improve protein synthesis.

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Applications
2-Ketoglutaric acid is used as an intermediate in the kreb’s cycle catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase enzyme on glutamate. It is also used in dietary supplements to improve protein synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Store away from heat store in inert gas Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 328-50-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H6O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.098
• MDL Number: MFCD00004165
• InChI Key: KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-ketoglutaric acid, alpha-ketoglutaric acid, 2-oxoglutaric acid, 2-oxoglutarate, oxoglutaric acid, alpha-ketoglutarate, 2-ketoglutarate, alphaketoglutaric acid, alpha-oxoglutaric acid, 2-oxo-1,5-pentanedioic acid
• PubChem CID: 51
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30915
• IUPAC Name: 2-oxopentanedioic acid
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 113°C to 117°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1705689
• Merck Index: 14,5303
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• Formula Weight: 146.1
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ketoglutaric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber	206-330-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only