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Stock availability
In Stock
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Cas number
113-24-6
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Chemical s molecular weight
110.04
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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 Sodium Salt; Sodium Pyruvate; Sodium α-Ketopropionate;
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Chemical s formula
C3H3NaO3
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Physical properties
White Solid
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Melting temperature
>245°C (dec.)
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Boiling temperature
No Data Available
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Chemical s soluble in
Water
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Stability conditions
No Data Available
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Storage
Room Temperature
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