Pyruvic Acid

• CAS: 127-17-3
• Catalog Number: ACM127173
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 88.06
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O3
• Description: Pyruvic acid (CH3COCOOH) is the simplest of the alpha-keto acids, with a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group. Pyruvate, the conjugate base, CH3COCOO−, is an intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell.
• Synonyms: α-Ketopropionic acid
• IUPAC Name: 2-Oxopropanoic acid
• Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)C(=O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI Key: LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 165 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: 11-12 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 183 °F
• Density: 1.267 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Solubility: Miscible with chloroform and methanol
• Appearance: Liquid
• Storage: 2-8 °C
• Assay: 0.99
• Complexity: 84
• Exact Mass: 88.016043985
• Hazard Statements: C
• Monoisotopic Mass: 88.016043985
• Packaging: 1 ton
• Physical State: Liquid
• pKa: 2.39(at 25 °C)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.428(lit.)
• Safety Description: 26-36/37/39-45-25-27
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Refrigerate.
• Storage Conditions: 2-8 °C
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H227-H318-H314
• Symbol: GHS05
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 54.4 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of pyruvic acid?

The molecular formula of pyruvic acid is C3H4O3.

What are some synonyms for pyruvic acid?

Some synonyms for pyruvic acid are 2-oxopropanoic acid, acetylformic acid, and Pyroracemic acid.

What is the molecular weight of pyruvic acid?

The molecular weight of pyruvic acid is 88.06 g/mol.

What is the role of pyruvic acid in metabolism?

Pyruvic acid is an intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

In what type of deficiency does pyruvic acid accumulate in tissues, especially in nervous structures?

Pyruvic acid accumulates in tissues, especially in nervous structures, in thiamine deficiency.

What is the InChIKey for pyruvic acid?

The InChIKey for pyruvic acid is LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the Canonical SMILES representation of pyruvic acid?

The Canonical SMILES representation of pyruvic acid is CC(=O)C(=O)O.

What is the CAS number for pyruvic acid?

The CAS number for pyruvic acid is 127-17-3.

How many hydrogen bond donor counts does pyruvic acid have?

Pyruvic acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor count.

What is the XLogP3-AA value for pyruvic acid?

The XLogP3-AA value for pyruvic acid is -0.3.