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Linear Formula:
CH3COCOOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.12
FEMA Number:
2457
Beilstein:
1071466
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
430c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.442
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fruity; ethereal; rum; sweet
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥95%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.404 (lit.)

bp

144 °C (lit.)

density

1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

fruity; ethereal; rum; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C5H8O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XXRCUYVCPSWGCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl pyruvate is one of the volatile flavor compounds identified in roasted cocoa and beer.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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FlameCorrosion

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

114.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

46 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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