| Synonyms: 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid, 2-Oxo-1,5-pentanedioic Acid, 2-Oxoglutaric Acid, 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid, NSC 17391, alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid, alpha-Oxoglutaric Acid, alpha-Oxopentanedioic Acid, alpha-keto-Glutaric Acid CAS No: 328-50-7 Molecular Formula: C5H6O5 Molecular Weight: 146.1 Appearance: White to yellowish crystalline powder Purity: 99% Transmittance ((10% in H20): 95% Melting Point: 114-115C Loss on Drying: 1% Residue on Ignition: 0.2% Chloride: 0.02% Sulfate: 0.02% Ammonium: 0.02% Iron: 0.003% Arsenic: 0.0003% Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed and desiccated. |
