2-Hydroxypentanedioic acid

CAS: 2889-31-8

Ref. 3D-CAA88931

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxypentanedioic acid
• Synonyms: (±)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, 2,3-Dideoxypentaric acid, 2-Hydroxyglutaricacid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, DL-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, Glutaric acid, 2-hydroxy-, Glutaricacid, 2-hydroxy- (6CI,7CI,8CI), Pentanedioic acid,2-hydroxy-, a-Hydroxyglutaric acid
• CAS: 2889-31-8

Description

2-Hydroxypentanedioic acid is a metabolite that is produced by the metabolism of isocitrate and is involved in the regulation of cellular energy production. It has been observed to be elevated in patients with gliomas, which are tumors that originate from glial cells. 2-Hydroxypentanedioic acid has been shown to cause an increase in the levels of 2-hydroxyglutarate, a molecule involved in regulating cellular energy production. This suggests that 2-hydroxypentanedioic acid may play a role in the progression of cancerous cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₈O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%