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61313

L-α-Hydroxyglutaric acid disodium salt

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Hydroxypentanedioic acid disodium salt, Disodium (S)-2-hydroxyglutarate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C5H6O5Na2
CAS Number:
63512-50-5
Molecular Weight:
192.08
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
5318042
MDL number:
MFCD00021700

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InChI key

DZHFTEDSQFPDPP-QTNFYWBSSA-L

SMILES string

[O-]C(CC[C@@H](C([O-])=O)O)=O.[Na+].[Na+]

InChI

1S/C5H8O5.2Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;;/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;/q;2*+1/p-2/t3-;;/m0../s1

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

optical activity

[α]/D -8.5±1.5°, c = 1 in 0.1 M NaOH

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

application(s)

clinical testing

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Biochem/physiol Actions

L-alpha-Hydroxyglutaric acid accumulates as a result of a rare defect in L-2-HG dehydogenase, leading to the metabolic disorder L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L-2HGA). L-2HGA is associated with neuronal defects, leukodystrophy and linked to an increased risk of brain tumors.

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Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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BCCH5627
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