Isocitric acid

CAS: 320-77-4

Ref. 3D-FC167037

Product Information

• Name: Isocitric acid
• Synonyms: 3-Carboxy-2,3-dideoxypentaric acid1-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Carboxy-2,3-dideoxy-1-hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle. It is a reagent that can be used to measure enzyme activities of isocitrate dehydrogenase. 3-Carboxy-2,3-dideoxy-1-hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid has been shown to have a hypoglycemic effect in rats. The mechanism of this effect is not fully understood but may involve the inhibition of enzymes such as phosphoglucose isomerase and glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase. Studies on wild type organisms have shown that mutations in genes encoding for enzymes involved in the citric acid cycle can affect levels of 3 carboxy -2,3 -dideoxy -1 hydroxy pro pan 1 2 3 tricarboxyl

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder