Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid

C₅H₆O₅

IUPAC: 2-Oxopentanedioic acid

CAS: 328-50-7

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

원소 구성

C
41.1%
O
54.8%

용도

  • Dietary supplement
  • Biochemical research
  • Cell culture media

흥미로운 사실

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
146.10 g/mol
밀도
1.4200 g/cm³
녹는점
115.0 °C
용해도
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).