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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH2CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.10
Beilstein:
1705689
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Quality Level
Assay
99.0-101.0% (T)
form
crystals
mp
114-118 °C
solubility
H2O: 1 g/10 mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to almost colorless
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
OC(=O)CCC(=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H6O5/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
InChI key
KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
α-Ketoglutaric acid is a 2-oxocarboxylic acid (2-OCA) that is formed as a metabolite in the Kreb′s cycle.
Application
α-ketoglutaric acid along with L-arginine can undergo reduction with sodium cyanoborohydride to form the diastereomers, nopaline and isonopaline.
Other Notes
Reagent for the analysis of tryptophan; Substrate for glutamate dehydrogenase
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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