328-50-7 2-Ketoglutaric acid
Main product
  • Product name: 2-Ketoglutaric acid
  • CAS Number: 328-50-7
  • Beilstein Registry Number: 1705689
    EINECS: 206-330-3
    MDL Number: MFCD00004165
  • Synonyms: 2-Oxoglutaric acid, 2-Oxopentanedioic acid
  • Linear Formula: HOOCCH2CH2COCOOH
    Molecular Formula:  C5H6O5
    Mol. Weight: 146.10
  • Melting point: 113-117°C
    Boiling Point: 345.6 °C at 760 mmHg
    Flash Point: 177 °C
  • Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
  • Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
  • Long-Term Storage: Store long-term at 2-8°C
  • Category: Aliphatics, Amino Acids & Derivatives
  • Applications: 2-Ketoglutaric Acid is a derivative of glutaric acid and is an intermediate in the kreb’s cycle catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase enzyme on glutamate.