α-Ketoglutaric Acid

It is one of two ketone derivatives of glutaric acid and its anion, α-ketoglutarate is an important biological compound. It is the keto acid produced by de-amination of glutamate, and is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle. a-Ketoglutaric acid is sold as a dietary supplement and to body builders as AKG or a-KG. Some believe it increases stamina. Specifications Moisture: <0.3% Chloride: <0.02% Sulfate: <0.03% Arsenic: <0.0001% Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.002% HS Code: 29183000 InChI: 1S/C5H6O5/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10) InChIKey: KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N IUPAC_Name: 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid