Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid

C₅H₆O₅

IUPAC: 2-Oxopentanedioic acid

CAS: 328-50-7

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 5 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
41,1%
O
54,8%

Kegunaan

  • Dietary supplement
  • Biochemical research
  • Cell culture media

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
146,10 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,4200 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
115,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).