Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid

C₅H₆O₅

IUPAC: 2-Oxopentanedioic acid

CAS: 328-50-7

अवलोकन

Alpha-ketoglutarate is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle and plays a central role in amino acid metabolism through transamination reactions.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
41.1%
O
54.8%

उपयोग

  • Dietary supplement
  • Biochemical research
  • Cell culture media

रोचक तथ्य

  • Links the citric acid cycle to amino acid metabolism through transamination

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
146.10 g/mol
घनत्व
1.4200 g/cm³
गलनांक
115.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
146.0215
XLogP
-0.9
TPSA
91.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
171.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid?
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (C₅H₆O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Oxopentanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid?
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid has a molar mass of 146.1 g/mol.
What state is Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid at room temperature?
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid organic or inorganic?
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid?
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (C₅H₆O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).