Pyruvic acid

ALDRICH/W297070 - natural, ≥95%, 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

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12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.

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application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥95%
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
grade	FG
	Halal
	Kosher
	natural
greener alternative category	Aligned
greener alternative product characteristics	Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry .
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 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FDA 21 CFR 172.515
SMILES string	CC(=O)C(O)=O
sustainability	Greener Alternative Product

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
General description:	Natural occurrence: Asparagus, beef, sake, Virginia tobacco, wheat bread.
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	25, 100 g in glass bottle

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 1

Purity	≥95%
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.)
FEMA Number	2970
UNSPSC	12164502

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