2-Ketoglutaric acid (Sodium)
2-Ketoglutaric acid Sodium (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid Sodium) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid Sodium also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid Sodium is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM) [1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
22202-68-2
Product Name Alternative
Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid (Sodium)
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Tyrosinase
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/alpha-ketoglutaric-acid-sodium-salt.html
Purity
98.0
Solubility
DMSO : 5.88 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O[Na])C(CCC(O)=O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H5NaO5
Molecular Weight
168.08
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
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