DL-α-Hydroxyglutaric acid disodium salt
SIGMA/94577 - ≥95.0% (GC)
Synonym: (RS)
CAS Number: 40951-21-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H6Na2O5
Molecular Weight: 192.08
MDL Number: MFCD03939807
Linear Formula: C5H6O5Na2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥95.0% (GC) |
form | powder or crystals |
impurities | ≤6.0% water |
InChI | 1S/C5H8O5.2Na/c6-3(5(9)10 |
InChI key | DZHFTEDSQFPDPP-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | [Na+].[Na+].OC(CCC([O-])= |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | D-(or R-) enantiomer of α-hydroxyglutaric acid is a cancer related biomarker of diagnostic value, whereas the L-(or S-) enantiomer of α-hydroxyglutaric acid is a biomarker for certain neurometabolic, inherited disorder diseases. It has no known physiological function in eukaryotes. It is toxic to the brain and increases the susceptibility to develop brain tumors. |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95.0% (GC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C; 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352204 |