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Pyruvic acid

natural, ≥95%, FG

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Synonym(s):
α-Ketopropionic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid
Linear Formula:
CH3COCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.06
FEMA Number:
2970
Beilstein:
506211
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
19c
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.019
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥95%

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

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

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General description

Natural occurrence: Asparagus, beef, sake, Virginia tobacco, wheat bread.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 5 ppm

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

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