(2S)-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt

• CAT Number: R046320
• CAS Number: 63512-50-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H6Na2O5
• Molecular Weight: 192.078
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-Hydroxypentanedioic Acid; L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt; (S)-α-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt; L-2-Hydroxyglutarate Disodium Salt
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: disodium;(2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O5.2Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;;/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;/q;2*+1/p-2/t3-;;/m0../s1
• InChIKey: DZHFTEDSQFPDPP-QTNFYWBSSA-L
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+].[Na+]

(2S)-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Disodium Salt is a sodium salt derivative of 2-hydroxyglutaric acid, an important metabolite involved in various biochemical pathways, including energy production and amino acid metabolism. This compound is of particular interest in research related to metabolic disorders and cancer, as elevated levels have been associated with certain types of tumors. The disodium salt form enhances its solubility in aqueous solutions, making it suitable for biological assays and therapeutic applications. Investigations into its role in cellular metabolism and potential as a biomarker highlight its significance in understanding metabolic pathways and developing targeted therapies for metabolic diseases.