2-KETOGLUTARIC ACID

CAS No. 328-50-7 Chemical Information
English Name: 2-Ketoglutaric Acid
Synonyms: α-Ketoglutaric Acid, 2-Oxoglutaric Acid 
Basic Parameters
Molecular Formula: C₅H₆O₅
Average Molecular Weight: 146.10
Molecular Structure: 

Additional Information: 2-Ketoglutaric Acid (α-Ketoglutaric Acid) is a key intermediate in the human tricarboxylic acid cycle, complying with food and pharmaceutical-grade application standards. It has good water solubility and strong biochemical activity, participating in intracellular energy metabolism and amino acid transamination reactions. It can promote nitrogen metabolism, reduce blood ammonia levels, protect liver function, and assist in improving cellular energy supply and metabolic efficiency. Widely used in pharmaceutical liver-protecting preparations, compound nutritional supplements, sports endurance-enhancing health products and biochemical synthetic raw materials, it is a high-value functional biochemical raw material with stable properties and high safety.