Ornithine-α-ketoglutarate

  • CAT Number: I033976
  • CAS Number: 5191-97-9
  • Molecular Formula: C10H18N2O7
  • Molecular Weight: 278.26
  • Purity: 98%
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Ornithine-α-ketoglutarate (Cat.No:I033976) is a compound composed of ornithine and α-ketoglutarate, two important molecules involved in amino acid metabolism. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and has been studied for its potential benefits in promoting muscle recovery, reducing fatigue, and supporting liver function. Ornithine-α-ketoglutarate is often used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to enhance athletic performance and improve overall well-being.


Catalog Number I033976
CAS Number 5191-97-9
Synonyms

OKG; L-Ornithine-α-ketoglutarate; L Ornithine α ketoglutarate; Ornithine-α-ketoglutarate; Ornithine α-ketoglutarate; Ornithine α ketoglutarate; Ornithine alpha ketoglutarate

Molecular Formula C10H18N2O7
Purity 98%
Solubility Soluble in DMSO
Appearance Solid powder
Storage Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
IUPAC Name (S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C5H12N2O2.C5H6O5/c6-3-1-2-4(7)5(8)9;6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h4H,1-3,6-7H2,(H,8,9);1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t4-;/m0./s1
InChIKey SLPUVFBNQHVEEU-WCCKRBBISA-N
SMILES O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CCCN.O=C(O)C(CCC(O)=O)=O
Reference

1: Roch-Arveiller M, Tissot M, Coudray-Lucas C, Fontagné J, Le Boucher J, Giroud JP, Cynober L. Immunomodulatory effects of ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate in rats with burn injuries. Arch Surg. 1996 Jul;131(7):718-23. PubMed PMID: 8678770.
2: Le Bricon T, Cynober L, Field CJ, Baracos VE. Supplemental nutrition with ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate in rats with cancer-associated cachexia: surgical treatment of the tumor improves efficacy of nutritional support. J Nutr. 1995 Dec;125(12):2999-3010. PubMed PMID: 7500178.
3: Cynober L. Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate in nutritional support. Nutrition. 1991 Sep-Oct;7(5):313-22. Review. PubMed PMID: 1804465.
4: Guimarães Filho A, Cunha RM, Vasconcelos PR, Guimarães SB. Glutamine and ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate supplementation on malate dehydrogenases expression in hepatectomized rats. Acta Cir Bras. 2014 Jun;29(6):365-70. PubMed PMID: 24919044.

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