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Sigma-Aldrich

Lithium β-hydroxypyruvate hydrate

≥97.0% (calc. based on dry substance, NT)

Synonym(s):

β-Hydroxypyruvic acid lithium salt hydrate, 3-Hydroxy-2-oxopropanoic acid lithium salt, 3-Hydroxy-2-oxopropionic acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2COCOOLi · aq
CAS Number:
3369-79-7
Molecular Weight:
109.99 (anhydrous basis)
Beilstein:
5774840
MDL number:
MFCD10567214
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57651487
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥97.0% (calc. based on dry substance, NT)

impurities

~1 mol water

SMILES string

[Li+].O.OCC(=O)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C3H4O4.Li.H2O/c4-1-2(5)3(6)7;;/h4H,1H2,(H,6,7);;1H2/q;+1;/p-1

InChI key

YHTVWBANKNBEKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

  • Chiral polyol synthesis catalyzed by a thermostable Transketolase immobilized on Layered Double Hydroxides in Ionic liquids: Examines the catalytic applications of lithium β-hydroxypyruvate in chiral synthesis processes (Ali et al., 2015).

Other Notes

Substrate for transketolase; Preparation of optically pure L-2-hydroxy aldehydes

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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