β-ketoglutaric Acid

Name:
β-ketoglutaric Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	ADA, acetonedicarboxylic acid
M Formula:	HOOCCH2CH2COCOOH
Properties:
Colorless needles. Mp 135C (decomposes). Soluble in water and alcohol; insoluble in benzene and chloroform.
Derivation:
By heating dehydrated citric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid together.
Use:
Organic synthesis.