Description

2-Oxopentanedioic Acid is a versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative with a reactive ketone group, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research and industrial processes requiring precise molecular building blocks for complex chemical architectures. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic studies and as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Useful as a ligand for metal complexation in catalytic and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxopentanedioic Acid
CAS No.	378-50-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6O5
Molecular Weight	146.10 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Ketoglutaric Acid; 2-Oxoglutaric Acid; Oxoglutaric Acid; 2-Ketoglutaric Acid; 2-Oxo-1,5-pentanedioic Acid; 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid; Ketoglutaric Acid
EINECS	206-852-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxopentanedioic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.