Ácido A-cetoglutarico

Product name: α-Ketoglutaric Acid It is an important biomolecule and one of the important intermediate products in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. It is a nitrogen transporter and a symbiotic substance in molecular oxidation. It plays an important role in the metabolism of microbial cells and is also an important precursor for the synthesis of various amino acids and proteins. Description It is a white to off-white crystalline powder, tasteless, odorless. It is soluble in water, alcohol, sparely soluble in ether; long-term storage becomes light gray yellow, easy to deliquesce. Application It is mainly used as an ingredient in sports nutrition drinks. It is an important metabolic intermediate in the microbial tricarboxylic acid cycle and a key link in the intracellular carbon-nitrogen metabolism. Specification Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder, tasteless, odorless Transmittance Not less than 97.0% Melting point 113~117℃ Iron Not more than 10ppm Loss on drying Not more than 0.5% Residue on ignition Not more than 0.2% Heavy metal Not more than 10ppm Arsenic Not more than 3ppm Assay More than 98.0% Packing 25kg/drum or as customer requirements. Storage Store in tightly closed original container, protected from light, in a dry place.