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Product name: 2-Ketoglutaric acid
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CAS Number: 328-50-7
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Beilstein Registry Number: 1705689
EINECS: 206-330-3
MDL Number: MFCD00004165
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Synonyms: 2-Oxoglutaric acid, 2-Oxopentanedioic acid
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Linear Formula: HOOCCH2CH2COCOOH
Molecular Formula: C5H6O5
Mol. Weight: 146.10
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Melting point: 113-117°C
Boiling Point: 345.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 177 °C
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Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
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Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
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Long-Term Storage: Store long-term at 2-8°C
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Category: Aliphatics, Amino Acids & Derivatives
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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.