Description
Disodium Oxoglurate (CAS No. 305-72-6) is a high-purity sodium salt of 2-oxoglutaric acid, with the molecular formula C5H4Na2O5. This compound is widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle. Our product is synthesized under stringent quality controls to ensure ≥98% purity, making it ideal for cell culture, enzymatic studies, and metabolic research. Each batch is rigorously tested for contaminants, including heavy metals and residual solvents, to meet the highest industry standards. Available in convenient powder form with excellent solubility in aqueous solutions, Disodium Oxoglurate is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 305-72-6
- Complexity: 160
- IUPAC Name: disodium;2-oxopentanedioate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6O5.2Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;;/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;/q;2*+1/p-2
- InChI Key: YBGBJYVHJTVUSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- Exact Mass: 189.98541179
- Molecular Formula: C5H4Na2O5
- Molecular Weight: 190.06
- SMILES: C(CC(=O)[O-])C(=O)C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
- Topological: 97.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 189.98541179
- Synonyms: Disodium 2-oxoglutarate, 305-72-6, Disodium oxoglurate, disodium 2-oxopentanedioate, Pentanedioic acid, 2-oxo-, sodium salt (1:2), 2-Oxoglutaric acid disodium salt, Pentanedioic acid, 2-oxo-, disodium salt, UNII-FLP7P4RM46, EINECS 206-167-8, FLP7P4RM46, alpha-Ketoglutaric acid disodium salt, Glutaric acid, 2-oxo-, disodium salt, DISODIUM .ALPHA.-KETOGLUTARATE, .ALPHA.-OXOGLUTARIC ACID DISODIUM SALT, .ALPHA.-KETOGLUTARIC ACID DISODIUM SALT, DTXSID70944861, disodium alpha-ketoglutarate, DTXCID301373192, ALPHA-OXOGLUTARIC ACID DISODIUM SALT, 206-167-8, 241-157-7, sodium 2-oxopentanedioate, disodium;2-oxopentanedioate, a-Ketoglutaric Acid Disodium Salt, 2-Ketoglutaric Acid Disodium Salt, 2-Ketoglutaric acid sodium salt, MFCD00043347, sodium a-ketoglutarate, Disodium 2-Ketoglutarate, SCHEMBL723421, Pentanedioic acid,2-oxo-,sodium salt, ?-Ketoglutaric acid disodium dihydrate, AKOS006222087, FK29848, AS-66431, K0007, D91223, alpha -Ketoglutaric acid disodium salt anhydrous, Q27278059, 2-Oxoglutaric acid disodium;Disodium 2-oxopentanedioate;Disodium 2-ketoglutarate
Application
Disodium Oxoglurate serves as a critical substrate in metabolic pathway studies, particularly in the citric acid cycle (TCA cycle). It is commonly used in cell culture media to support energy production and amino acid synthesis. Researchers also employ it as a precursor in the synthesis of glutamate and other neurotransmitters. Additionally, it finds applications in diagnostic assays and as a buffering agent in biochemical reactions.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 2 of 2 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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