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Pyruvic acid

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natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

α-Ketopropionic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCOOH
CAS Number:
127-17-3
Molecular Weight:
88.06
FEMA Number:
2970
Council of Europe no.:
19c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901427
Flavis number:
8.019
EC Number:
204-824-3
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002585
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506211
Organoleptic:
caramel; acidic; sour
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, natural
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

400, 300

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥95%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.)

bp

165 °C (lit.)

mp

11-12 °C (lit.)

density

1.267 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

caramel; acidic; sour

SMILES string

CC(=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key

LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Natural occurrence: Asparagus, beef, sake, Virginia tobacco, wheat bread.

Application


  • Efficient synthesis of L-malic acid by malic enzyme biocatalysis with CO2 fixation.: This study highlights the biocatalytic synthesis of L-malic acid from pyruvic acid, demonstrating an efficient CO2 fixation process. The research opens new pathways for sustainable chemical production using pyruvic acid as a precursor (Shi et al., 2024).

  • H(2)S-Powered Nanomotors for Active Therapy of Tumors by Inducing Ferroptosis and Lactate-Pyruvate Axis Disorders.: This study demonstrates the use of hydrogen sulfide-powered nanomotors for tumor therapy, inducing ferroptosis and disrupting the lactate-pyruvate metabolic axis, showcasing innovative applications of pyruvic acid metabolism in cancer treatment (Wang et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 5 ppm

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pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

183.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

84 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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