1589109

Pyruvic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): α-Ketopropionic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCOOH
• CAS Number: 127-17-3
• Molecular Weight: 88.06
• Beilstein: 506211
• MDL number: MFCD00002585
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329751001

Properties

• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• 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): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• 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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

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 3
• Flash Point(F): 183.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 84 °C - closed cup