Oxalacetic acid

CAS: 328-42-7

Ref. 3D-FO12113

Product Information

• Name: Oxalacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Ketosuccinic acid, 2-Oxobutanedioate, 2-Oxobutanedioic Acid, 2-Oxosuccinic acid, Acide oxalacetique, Acido Oxalacetico, Butanedioic acid, 2-oxo-, Butanedioic acid, oxo-, Ketosuccinic acid, Nsc 284205, Nsc 77688, OAA, Oxalacetate, Oxalacetic acid 2-Oxosuccinic, Oxalessigsaure, Oxaloacetic acid, Oxaloethanoic acid, Oxobutanedioic Acid, Oxosuccinic acid, α-Ketosuccinic acid

Description

Oxalacetic acid is a metabolite of oxaloacetate, which is produced by the decarboxylation of oxalacetic acid. It is a precursor in the citric acid cycle. Oxalacetic acid has been shown to be found in high concentrations in cancer tissues and plant leaves, where it functions as part of the citric acid cycle. Oxalacetic acid binds metal ions such as copper, zinc and iron with high affinity, forming metal chelates. Oxalacetic acid has also been found to inhibit proliferation of HL-60 cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H4O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=KHPXUQMNIQBQEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CC(=O)C(=O)O