2-Ketoglutaric acid (Standard)
2-Ketoglutaric acid (Standard) (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid (Standard) ) is the analytical standard of 2-Ketoglutaric acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM).
Product Specifications
CAS Number
328-50-7
Product Name Alternative
Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid (Standard) ; 2-Oxoglutaric acid (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H318
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards; Tyrosinase
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-ketoglutaric-acid-standard.html
Purity
99.52
Smiles
O=C(C(O)=O)CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H6O5
Molecular Weight
146.10
Precautions
H318
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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