a-Ketoglutaric Acid (CAS 328-50-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

a-KETOGLUTARIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.110283 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC5H6O5 CAS328-50-7 Molecular Weight146.10 g/mol

Pack sizes 25GM100GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Irritant

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Oxoglutaric acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Plays an important role in amino acid metabolism (transamination); [Merck Index] Involved in the Krebs cycle of intermediary metabolism; Has been used as a nutritional supplement; [ExPub: TERIS] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]

Physical Description	Solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Melting Point	115.5 °C
Solubility	541.5 mg/mL

IUPAC Name	2-oxopentanedioic acid
Molecular Formula	C5H6O5
Molecular Weight	146.10 g/mol
CAS	328-50-7
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey	KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.110283
Pack sizes	25GM · 100GM

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.