Oxalacetic acid

CAS: 328-42-7

Ref. 3D-O-5000

Product Information

• Name: Oxalacetic acid
• Synonyms: Oxobutanedioic acid 2-Oxosuccinic acid Oxaloacetic acid Ketosuccinic acid, 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
• CAS: 328-42-7

Description

Oxalacetic acid is an essential component of the Krebs cycle where it combines with acetyl-coenzyme A to yield citric acid. Thus, it is a necessary intermediate in the intercyclicpathway between the Embden-Meyerhof cycle and the Krebs cycle. The prime function of these cycles is the production of energy and the shunting out of these acids effectively slowsthe cycle down. Therefore, keto acids, such as pyruvate andoxalacetic, are frequently added to tissue culture media formulations to maintain maximum cell metabolism.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 98.0 Area-%