CAS No : |
328-50-7 |
Chemical Name: |
2-Oxo-1,5-pentanedioic acid |
Other Name : |
a-Ketoglutaric Acid, alpha-keto-Glutaric acid, alpha-Oxoglutaric acid, alpha-Oxopentanedioic acid, 2-Oxoglutaric acid, 2-Ketoglutaric acid, Pentanedioic acid |
Formula : |
C 5 H 6 O 5 |
Molecular Weight : |
146.1 |
Characteristic : |
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid forms white or almost white crystals or crystalline powder.It is practically odourless and highly soluble in water. |
| Specifications: |
Appearance White crystals
Assay 99.0~101.0%
Transmittance ≥97.0%
Thin Layer Chromatogram Other substances =0.50%
Melting Point 113~ 117 °C |
| Utility: |
Ammonia formed combine with Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid to reduce ammonia level.
Helps reduce the loss of lean body mass in postoperative & debilitated patients.
Functions in the brain as a precursor to both GABA & glutamic acid.
Is involved with the production of energy in the body. |
| Packing: |
25kgs fiber carton/drum.Packing as the need of customer. |
