Pyruvic acid
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Description
A colorless liquid with a smell similar to acetic acid. Pyruvic acid is an intermediate compound produced by the aerobic metabolism of glucose (glycolysis). It is a key component in several biochemical pathways.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2-oxopropanoic acid (IUPAC); acetylformic acid; pyroracemic acid; 2- ketopropionic acid
Other Properties
Miscible in water, ethanol and ether.
| Composition | C3H4O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 127-17-3 |
| Melting Point | 11.18 |
| Density | 1.250 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.06 |
| Boiling Point | 165 |
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7925
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: Pyruvic acid (accessed Jan 6, 2009)