Oxalacetic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
328-42-7
Synonyms
Oxaloacetic acid, 2-Oxosuccinic acid, Ketosuccinic acid
Target
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Applications
Metabolism
Smiles
C (C (=O) C (=O) O) C (=O) O
Molecular Formula
C4H4O5
Additionnal Information
Oxalacetic acid (Oxaloacetic acid, 2-Oxosuccinic acid, Ketosuccinic acid) is an intermediate of the citric acid cycle, where it reacts with acetyl-CoA to form citrate, catalysed by citrate synthase. It is also involved in gluconeogenesis, urea cycle, glyoxylate cycle, amino acid synthesis, and fatty acid synthesis. Oxaloacetate is also a potent inhibitor of Complex II.
Storage Conditions
3 years -20°C powder
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