HomeProduct Parameters:
Nickname: AKG
MF: C5H6O5
MW: 146.1
Fineness: 5%，30%
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| Product | α-Ketoglutaric acid |
| Nickname | AKG |
| CAS Number | |
| Fineness | 5%，30% |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O5 |
| Structural Formula |  |
| Melting Point | 113-115 °C |
| Boiling | 185.67°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.2821 (rough estimate) |
| Acidity Coefficient | 2.47(at 25℃) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Brief Introduction | α-Ketoglutarate is an important biomolecule, one of the important intermediates in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, 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 substance for the synthesis of many amino acids and proteins. |
In the field of agriculture:
AKG acts as a biostimulant that promotes plant uptake of key elements, crop growth, and crop resistance.
In the field of health care:
α-ketoglutaric acid is mainly used as an ingredient in sports nutrition drinks to help fitness enthusiasts or bodybuilders improve their performance at the peak of their training.α-ketoglutaric acid as an anti-aging dietary supplement not only extends life span, but also extends health span more broadly.
| Package | Solid | 1KG / Foil bag |
| 25KG / Cardboard drum | ||
| Liquid | 200L / Chemical bucket | |
| 1T / Tonne drum | ||
| Transport | Depending on the situation, you can choose either air or sea freight | |
