3-Oxohexanedioic Acid

• CAT Number: C001033
• CAS Number: 689-31-6
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₅
• Molecular Weight: 160.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Ketoadipic Acid; 3-Oxoadipic Acid; NSC 18511; β-Ketoadipic Acid; β-Oxoadipic Acid
• Solubility: Acetonitrile (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-oxohexanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O5/c7-4(3-6(10)11)1-2-5(8)9/h1-3H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: RTGHRDFWYQHVFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CC(=O)O

3-Oxohexanedioic Acid（Cat No.:C001033）, also known as 3-oxoglutaric acid or alpha-ketoglutaric acid. It is an organic compound with the molecular formula C5H6O5. This colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid plays a crucial role in the citric acid cycle, which is a central metabolic pathway in living organisms. It serves as an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids, playing a key role in energy production. 3-Oxohexanedioic Acid is also used in the production of pharmaceuticals and as a food additive.

Reference

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