Oxaloacetic Acid

C₄H₄O₅

IUPAC: 3-Carboxy-3-oxopropanoic acid

CAS: 328-42-7

Overview

Oxaloacetate is essential for the citric acid cycle, condensing with acetyl-CoA to form citrate. It also serves as a gluconeogenesis intermediate.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
3.1%
C
Carbon ×4
36.4%
O
Oxygen ×5
60.6%

Uses

  • • Biochemical research
  • • Dietary supplement research

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Combines with acetyl-CoA to start each turn of the citric acid cycle

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
132.07 g/mol
Melting Point
161.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
132.0059
XLogP
-0.6
TPSA
91.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
158.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxaloacetic Acid?
Oxaloacetic Acid (C₄H₄O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3-Carboxy-3-oxopropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Oxaloacetic Acid?
Oxaloacetic Acid has a molar mass of 132.07 g/mol.
What state is Oxaloacetic Acid at room temperature?
Oxaloacetic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Oxaloacetic Acid organic or inorganic?
Oxaloacetic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Oxaloacetic Acid?
Oxaloacetic Acid (C₄H₄O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).