α-Ketoglutaric Acid

It is one of two ketone derivatives of glutaric acid and its anion, α-ketoglutarate is an important biological compound. It is the keto acid produced by de-amination of glutamate, and is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle. a-Ketoglutaric acid is sold as a dietary supplement and to body builders as AKG or a-KG. Some believe it increases stamina.

Specifications

• Moisture: <0.3%
• Chloride: <0.02%
• Sulfate: <0.03%
• Arsenic: <0.0001%
• Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.002%
• HS Code: 29183000
• InChI: 1S/C5H6O5/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC_Name: 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid