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2-Ketoglutaric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11403973
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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point 113°C to 117°C
Quantity 100 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

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  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-oxopentanedioic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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