Calcium 2-oxoglutarate (71686-01-6) Specifications
| Name: | Calcium 2-oxoglutarate |
| CAS: | 71686-01-6 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H4O5CA |
| Molecular Weight: | 184.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms: | calcium 2-oxidanylidenepentanedioate;
2-Oxo-glutarsaeure,Calcium-Salz; calcium 2-oxopentanedioate; EINECS 275-843-2; 2-oxo-glutaric acid,calcium salt; Calcium 2-oxoglutarate; |
| InChI Key: | LADYPAWUSNPKJF-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| Solubility: | Soluble in alcohol, DMSO, and methanol |
| Storage Condition: | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Here we show that alpha-ketoglutarate (delivered in the form of a Calcium salt, CaAKG), a key metabolite in tricarboxylic (TCA) cycle that is reported to extend lifespan in worms, can significantly extend lifespan and healthspan in mice. |
| Appearance: | White to light white powder |