A-Ketoglutaric Acid
Category：Nutritional Supplements
Introduction
Molecular Formula: C5H6O5
Molecular Weight: 146.098
CAS No.: 328-50-7
Product name:
α-Ketoglutaric Acid
It is an important biomolecule and one of the important intermediate products in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. It is a nitrogen transporter and a symbiotic substance in molecular oxidation. It plays an important role in the metabolism of microbial cells and is also an important precursor for the synthesis of various amino acids and proteins.
Description
It is a white to off-white crystalline powder, tasteless, odorless. It is soluble in water, alcohol, sparely soluble in ether; long-term storage becomes light gray yellow, easy to deliquesce.
Application
It is mainly used as an ingredient in sports nutrition drinks. It is an important metabolic intermediate in the microbial tricarboxylic acid cycle and a key link in the intracellular carbon-nitrogen metabolism.
Specification
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder, tasteless, odorless
Transmittance
Not less than 97.0%
Melting point
113~117℃
Iron
Not more than 10ppm
Loss on drying
Not more than 0.5%
Residue on ignition
Not more than 0.2%
Heavy metal
Not more than 10ppm
Arsenic
Not more than 3ppm
Assay
More than 98.0%
Packing
25kg/drum or as customer requirements.
Storage
Store in tightly closed original container, protected from light, in a dry place.
