Pyruvic acid Basic information
Product Name: Pyruvic acid
Synonyms: 2-oxo-propanoicaci;CH3COCOOH;Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-;Propanoicacid,2-oxo-;pyruvic;FEMA 2970;2-KETOPROPANOIC ACID;2-KETOPROPIONIC ACID
CAS: 127-17-3
MF: C3H4O3
MW: 88.06
EINECS: 204-824-3
Product Categories: PyruvicAcidSeries;Nutritional Supplements
Mol File: 127-17-3.mol
Pyruvic acid Chemical Properties
mp 11-12 °C(lit.)
bp 165 °C(lit.)
density 1.272 g/mL at 20 °C
refractive index n20/D 1.428(lit.)
FEMA 2970
Fp 183 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
Merck 14,8021
BRN 506211
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Refrigerate.
CAS DataBase Reference 127-17-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Pyruvic acid(127-17-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-(127-17-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes C
Risk Statements 34
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-25-27
RIDADR UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS UZ0829800
HazardClass 8
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29335995
MSDS Information
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Pyruvic acid Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties Colorless to light yellow liquid
Pyruvic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials
Preparation Products Ethyl pyruvate-->DL-Tryptophan-->Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate-->SULFENTRAZONE-->Thiabendazole-->2-AMINO-3-METHYLQUINOXALINE-->Bromopyruvic acid-->3-Mercaptopropionic acid-->Gestrinone-->Acetylpyrazine-->Sodium pyruvate-->carfentrazone-ethyl-->3-METHYL-2-QUINOXALINOL-->2-CHLORO-3-METHYL-QUINOXALINE-->1,2,3-THIADIAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID-->4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid-->6-AZATHYMINE-->1,2,3-Thiadiazole-4-carbonyl chloride (6CI,7CI,8CI,9CI)-->Methyl pyruvate-->Calcium pyruvate
Raw materials Hydrogen peroxide-->CARBON DIOXIDE-->POTASSIUM CYANIDE-->Manganese dioxide-->Oxygen-->Ethyl pyruvate-->Benzyladenine-->Potassium sulfate -->1,2-Propanediol-->Lactic acid -->D(-)-Tartaric acid-->Potassium bisulfate -->Dehydrolyzing agent-->DL-Tartaric acid-->Ethyl lactate -->Methylglyoxal-->Sodium pyruvate-->Potassium pyrosulfate-->(R)-Lactate-->NICKEL (II) PHOSPHATE-->2,2-Dichloropropionic acid