Synonym(s): 2-Oxoglutaric acid; 2-Oxopentanedioic acid
Empirical Formula: C5H6O5
Linear Formula: HOOCCH2CH2COCOOH
Formula Weight: 146.10
MDL Number: MFCD00004165
Purity: ≥98.5% (NaOH, titration)
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 1705689
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-39
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338