Name: Pyruvic Acid
Cas: 127-17-3
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Nature and Specifications
| MF: | C3H4O3 |
| MW: | 88.06 |
| EINECS: | 204-824-3 |
Basic Info
The pyruvic acid belongs to the class of a-keto acids. It has the chemical formula C3H4O3. The molecular structure of the compound is composed of two groups: a carboxyl (-COOH), and a ketone (-CO). These two functional groups make it highly reactive chemically and play a crucial role in metabolic processes.
Physically, pyruvic acid is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid, readily soluble in polar solvents such as water and ethanol, and has a pungent odor. Chemically, it undergoes typical carboxyl reactions, such as esterification, as well as ketone-related reactions, such as reduction. It also readily undergoes decarboxylation reactions, making it a highly sought-after chemical in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 11-12 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 165 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.267 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 1.72hPa at 25℃ |
| FEMA | 2970 | PYRUVIC ACID |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.428(lit.) |
| Fp | 183 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Miscible with chloroform and methanol. |
| pka | 2.39(at 25℃) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow or amber |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sharp sour acetic caramellic |
| PH | 3.11(1 mM solution);2.38(10 mM solution);1.79(100 mM solution); |
| Odor Type | acidic |
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Pyruvic acid plays a crucial role in biochemical research when it comes to exploring metabolic pathways within cells. It is the product of glycolysis and plays a key role in the energy metabolism of cells. Through its entry into pathways such as the tricarboxylic cycle, it is closely related to the metabolisms of proteins and fats. Researchers can better understand the production and regulation of energy by using techniques like isotope labels to track pyruvate’s transformation within the body. Under hypoxic conditions for example, pyruvic acids is converted into lactate to maintain cell energy supply. This gives important insights into processes in life, such as the changes in muscle cells metabolism during exercise or abnormal cancer cell metabolic. This provides a solid basis for the study of metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity.
Pyruvic acid is a compound that has many potential uses in the medical field. Researchers have shown that pyruvic acid not only regulates the redox reaction in the body and scavenges harmful reactive oxygen species and protects cells against oxidative damages, but may also influence cellular signaling, thereby controlling cell proliferation and death. In studies on adjuvant treatments for certain diseases such as ischemic cardiomyopathy, pyruvic acids may reduce myocardial injury by improving cardiomyocyte metabolism. It may regulate the liver’s metabolic function in research on liver disease. Research and development on pyruvic acids derivatives are also moving forward. Some derivatives show anti-inflammatory and antibiotic pharmacological activity, which could lead to the development of new drugs for treating related diseases.
Pyruvic acid is a compound that has many potential uses in the medical field. Researchers have shown that pyruvic acid not only regulates the redox reaction in the body and scavenges harmful reactive oxygen species and protects cells against oxidative damages, but may also influence cellular signaling, thereby controlling cell proliferation and death. In studies on adjuvant treatments for certain diseases such as ischemic cardiomyopathy, pyruvic acids may reduce myocardial injury by improving cardiomyocyte metabolism. It may regulate the liver’s metabolic function in research on liver disease. Research and development on pyruvic acids derivatives are also moving forward. Some derivatives show anti-inflammatory and antibiotic pharmacological activity, which could lead to the development of new drugs for treating related diseases.
Pyruvic acid, due to its highly reactive carboxyl groups and ketones, is a key chemical intermediate for the synthesis of many compounds. It can be combined with amines and alcohols to create compounds with complex structure. These are used for the synthesis certain amino acid analogues. By converting ketone groups to hydroxyls, alcohol derivatives can be produced with specific functions. These derivatives are used as precursors to synthesize drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, can be used for the production of low-toxic, highly effective insecticides and pesticides in pesticides, and in the fragrance and perfume industries, they can be used to create ester compounds that have unique aromas. These derivatives have a wide range of applications.
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As a professional Pyruvic Acid manufacturer, Zhi shang Chemical has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
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We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
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Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
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