Description

2-Ketoglutaric Acid, Magnesium Salt is a vital biochemical intermediate and a highly bioavailable source of magnesium and α-ketoglutarate. This compound is crucial for supporting cellular energy production and metabolic pathways. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and research biochemical sectors for formulating dietary supplements, clinical nutrition products, and cell culture media.

Application

• Dietary Supplement Formulation: Used as a key ingredient in magnesium and AKG (α-ketoglutarate) supplements for sports nutrition, metabolic support, and anti-aging formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or precursor in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Acts as a component of specialized cell culture media and fermentation broths to support the growth of microorganisms and mammalian cells.
• Clinical Nutrition: Incorporated into medical nutrition products, such as enteral and parenteral feeds, designed for patients with specific metabolic needs.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and mitochondrial function research.
• Cosmeceuticals: Found in advanced skincare products for its potential role in supporting collagen synthesis and cellular energy.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ketoglutaric Acid, Magnesium Salt
CAS No.	42083-41-0
Molecular Formula	C5H6MgO5 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	170.41 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Magnesium 2-oxoglutarate; Magnesium α-ketoglutarate; Magnesium α-Ketoglutarate; AKG Mg; 2-Oxoglutaric acid magnesium salt; Oxogluric acid magnesium salt; Magnesium oxoglutarate; (2-Oxopentanedioato)magnesium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ketoglutaric Acid, Magnesium Salt is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutraceutical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metals, and microbiological data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Magnesium Content	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard limits

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