Product Name:    2-Ketoglutaric acid
Synonyms:    2-KETOGLUTARIC ACID;2-OXOGLUTARIC ACID;2-OXOPENTANEDIOIC ACID;A-KETOGLUTARIC ACID;Glutaric acid, 2-oxo-;Glutaric acid, alpha keto;-Ketoglutaricacid;α-Ketoglutaricacid
CAS:    328-50-7
MF:    C5H6O5
MW:    146.1
EINECS:    206-330-3
Melting point     113-115 °C
Boiling point     185.67°C (rough estimate)
density     1.2821 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure     0.01Pa at 25oC
refractive index     1.3920 (estimate)
FEMA     3891 | 2-OXOPENTANEDIOIC ACID
storage temp.     2-8°C
solubility     H2O: soluble0.1g/mL, clear, colorless

Typical Properties

Application                                                                    

2-Ketoglutaric acid is a derivative of glutaric acid. It plays an important role in the metabolism of microbial cells and It acts as precursor for the synthesis of amino acids and nucleotides. α-ketoglutaric acid along with L-arginine can undergo reduction with sodium cyanoborohydride to form the diastereomers, nopaline and isonopaline. α-ketoglutaric acid can be prepared in 1:1 and 2:1 L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate for sports nutrition. mainly as an ingredient in sports nutrition drinks.

Company Profile                                                           

Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd. is a foreign trading company, specializing in developing and producing Chemical raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates.It has its own factory, which procures itself a competitive edge in market.

For many years, our company has won many clients' support and trust because it always strives to make high-quality merchandise with favorable price. It commits itself to satisfy every clients, in return, our customer show great confidence and respect for our company. In spite of so many loyal customers won these years, Hegui keeps modest all the time and strives to better itself from every aspect.

We are looking forward to cooperating with you and having a win-win relationship with you. Please rest assured that we will satisfy you. Just feel free to contact me.

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FAQ                                                                                

Q1. What is your delivery term and delivery period?

We accept FOB, CIF, etc. You can choose the one which is the most convenient or cost effective for you. Competitive price with ready stocks; by Air within 7days, by sea within 14 days shipping after .

Q2. What's your main markets?

South&North America, Europe, Asia, Africa etc. Top customers among more than 80 countries; 30 years history; One-stop supplier.

Q3. What is the payment term? 

Normally we advise customers use Trade Assurance(is a free payment protection service for buyers is offered by Alibaba group), and we also receive T/T, Western Union or L/C.

Q4. Will you supply samples for test the quality?

We'd like to offer our customers samples for the quality evaluation for most products to develop business.