Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | α-Hydroxyglutaric acid |
| Catalog Number: | M29846 |
| CAS Number: | 2889-31-8 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 148.11 |
| Form: | Liquid |
| Storage: | -20°C |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | α-Hydroxyglutaric acid (2-Hydroxyglutarate) is an α-hydroxy acid form of glutaric acid. α-Hydroxyglutaric acid is a competitive inhibitor of multiple α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases, including histone demethylases and the TET family of 5-methlycytosine (5mC) hydroxylases. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |