Isocitric acid

• CAT Number: I042504
• CAS Number: 320-77-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O7
• Molecular Weight: 192.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O7/c7-3(8)1-2(5(10)11)4(9)6(12)13/h2,4,9H,1H2,(H,7,8)(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: ODBLHEXUDAPZAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Isocitric acid (Cat No.: I042504) is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle, essential for cellular respiration and energy production. It is an isomer of citric acid, differing in the position of its hydroxyl group. Naturally found in fruits and fungi, isocitric acid plays a role in metabolic pathways, especially in the transformation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. In biochemical research, it is used to study enzyme activity, notably isocitrate dehydrogenase, which is critical in mitochondrial function and disease research.

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