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Stock availability
In Stock
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Cas number
127-17-3
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Chemical s molecular weight
88.06
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Chemical s main applications
Intermediate in sugar metabolism and in enzymatic carbohydrate degradation (alcoholic fermentation) where it is converted to acetaldehyde and CO2 by carboxylase. In muscle, Pyruvic acid (derived from glycogen) is reduced to lactic acid during exertion, which is reoxidized and partially retransformed to glycogen during rest. The liver can convert Pyruvic acid to alanine by amination. A diagnostic agent for Parkinson disease.
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Chemical s category
Aliphatics, Diagnostic,
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Other name
2-Oxopropanoic Acid; Pyruvate; α-Ketopropionate;
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Chemical s formula
C3H4O3
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Physical properties
Clear Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil
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Melting temperature
N/A
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Boiling temperature
No Data Available
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Chemical s soluble in
Chloroform, Methanol
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Stability conditions
No Data Available
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Storage
Refrigerator
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