W297070

Pyruvic acid

natural, ≥95%, FG

• Synonym(s): α-Ketopropionic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCOOH
• CAS Number: 127-17-3
• Molecular Weight: 88.06
• FEMA Number: 2970
• Beilstein: 506211
• EC Number: 204-824-3
• Council of Europe no.: 19c
• MDL number: MFCD00002585
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901427
• Flavis number: 8.019
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• 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; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 183.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 84 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves