Pyruvic acid

ALDRICH/W297003 - ≥97%, FG

Synonym: α-Ketopropionic acid; 2-Oxopropionic acid

CAS Number: 127-17-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₄O₃
Molecular Weight: 88.06
EC Number: 204-824-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002585
Linear Formula: CH₃COCOOH
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W297003-250G-K	250 g	$97.20 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W297003-1KG-K	1 kg	$163.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W297003-5KG-K	5 kg	$621.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
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45-W297003-SAMPLE-K		$54.60 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

agency	follows IFRA guidelines
	meets purity specifications of JECFA
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥97%
biological source	synthetic
bp	165 °C (lit.)
density	1.267 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
documentation	see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen	no known allergens
fragrance allergen	no known allergens
grade	FG
	Fragrance grade
	Kosher
InChI	1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)
InChI key	LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	11-12 °C (lit.)
organoleptic	caramel; acidic; sour
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.428 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1223/2009
	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FDA 21 CFR 172.515
SMILES string	CC(=O)C(O)=O
storage temp.	2-8°C

Biochem/physiol Actions:	Taste at 5 ppm
General description:	Natural occurrence: Asparagus, beef, sake, Virginia tobacco, wheat bread.
General description:	Pyruvic acid is the key component formed during the hydrolysis of flavor-precursors called S-alk(en)yl-L-cysteine-sulfoxides in onion tissues by allinase during maceration or chopping. The amount of pyruvic acid formed is used as a measure for onion pungency.
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	25 kg in composite drum
Packaging:	250 g in glass bottle
Packaging:	5 kg in poly drum

Symbol	GHS05
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H314
Precautionary statements	P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	C
Risk Statements	34
Safety Statements	26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR	UN 3265 8 / PGII
WGK Germany	WGK 3

Purity	≥97%
bp	165 °C (lit.)
mp	11-12 °C (lit.)
Density	1.267 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.428 (lit.)
Storage Temp.	2-8°C
FEMA Number	2970
UNSPSC	12164502