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Pyruvic acid

purum, ≥98.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

α-Ketopropionic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCOOH
CAS Number:
127-17-3
Molecular Weight:
88.06
EC Number:
204-824-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24849813
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506211
MDL number:
MFCD00002585
eCl@ss:
39021320
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grade

purum

assay

≥98.0% (T)

refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.), n20/D 1.429

bp

165 °C (lit.)

mp

11-12 °C (lit.)

density

1.268 g/mL at 20 °C, 1.267 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

General description

Pyruvic acid is an α-keto-carboxylic acid. It is an metabolic intermediate and is a building unit for many biological compounds. Determination of pyruvic acid in blood and urine samples has been repoted.

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Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

183.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

84 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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