Pyruvic acid
CAS Number127-17-3
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight88.06 g/mol
Pyruvic acid
What is Pyruvic acid?
Pyruvic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 127-17-3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Pyruvic acid was used to study the cultivation of previously undescribed soil bacteria as micro colonies using soil substrate membrane system1. Pyruvic acid was used to develop a new method for simultaneous determination of organic acids in red wine and must using liquid chromatography2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3COCOOH
Molecular Weight
88.06 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥95.0% (T)
Boiling Point
165 °C(lit.)
Density
1.272 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.267 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
11-12 °C(lit.)
EC Number
204-824-3
WGK Germany
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