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: C₅H₆O₅
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
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.
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