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Substance Name: Pyruvic acid
RN: 127-17-3
UNII: 8558G7RUTR
InChIKey: LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Note
- An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Molecular Formula
- C3-H4-O3
Molecular Weight
- 88.0616
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Pyruvic acid
MeSH Heading
- Pyruvic acid
Synonyms
- 2-Ketopropionic acid
- 2-Oxopropanoic acid
- 2-Oxopropansaeure
- 2-Oxopropionic acid
- 2-Oxopropionsaeure
- 4-03-00-01505 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- Acetylformic acid
- AI3-11220
- alpha-Ketopropionic acid
- alpha-Oxopropionsaeure
- BRN 0506211
- BTS
- EINECS 204-824-3
- FEMA No. 2970
- NSC 179
- Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-
- Pyroracemic acid
- Pyruvic acid
- Pyruvic acid (natural)
- UNII-8558G7RUTR
Systematic Names
- Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-
- Pyruvic acid
Superlist Name
- Pyruvic acid
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 127-17-3
FDA UNII
- 8558G7RUTR
Other Registry Number
- 1892-67-7
System Generated Number
- 0000127173
Structure Descriptors
InChI
1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)InChIKey
LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-NSmiles
C(C(O)Toxicity
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | subcutaneous | 3533mg/kg (3533mg/kg) | Yakugaku Zasshi. Journal of Pharmacy. Vol. 81, Pg. 1225, 1961. |
Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value | Units | Temp (deg C) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 13.8 | deg C | EXP | |
| pKa Dissociation Constant | 2.45 | (none) | 25 | EXP |
| log P (octanol-water) | -1.240 | (none) | EST | |
| Water Solubility | 1.00E+06 | mg/L | 20 | EXP |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.29 | mm Hg | 25 | EXP |
| Henry's Law Constant | 3.23E-09 | atm-m3/mole | 25 | EXP |
| Atmospheric OH Rate Constant | 6.22E-13 | cm3/molecule-sec | 25 | EST |
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