2-Ketoglutaric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11493963	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10256.14	25 g
11403973	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10256.22	100 g
11413973	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10256.36	500 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 328-50-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.098
• InChI Key: KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 51
• IUPAC Name: 2-oxopentanedioic acid

• Molecular Formula: C5H6O5
• MDL Number: MFCD00004165
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30915
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O

Specifications

• CAS: 328-50-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H6O5
• Beilstein: 1705689
• 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
• InChI Key: KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-oxopentanedioic acid
• PubChem CID: 51
• Formula Weight: 146.1
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ketoglutaric acid

• Melting Point: 113°C to 117°C
• MDL Number: MFCD00004165
• Merck Index: 14,5303
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.098
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30915
• Percent Purity: 98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P280-P305+P351+P338-P310

H318

missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 206-330-3

missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

Recommended Storage : Keep cold

RUO – Research Use Only