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α-Ketoglutaric acid
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Product Parameters:

Nickname: AKG

MF: C5H6O5

MW: 146.1

Fineness: 5%,30%

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Product Information

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.

Product Role

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.

Packaging And Transport

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