Pyruvic Acid
TL;DR: Pyruvic Acid (CAS 127-17-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H4O3 and molecular weight 88.016045 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-oxopropanoic acid
Also Known As: Pyruvic acid, 2-Oxopropanoic acid, acetylformic acid, Pyroracemic acid, pyruvate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.016045 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 54.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 88.016045 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 84.0 |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Melting Point | 13.8 |
| Boiling Point | 54 |
| Density | 1.260-1.281 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.29 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | 1.424-1.435 |
| Solubility | 1000000 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Pyruvic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥97%. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Pyruvic Acid (CAS 127-17-3) has the molecular formula C3H4O3 and a molecular weight of 88.02 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.260-1.281 g/cm³, a solubility: 1000000. Synonyms include Pyruvic acid and 2-Oxopropanoic acid.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
Chemical Property Profile of Pyruvic Acid
Property Insights of Pyruvic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Pyruvic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 54.4 Ų, Pyruvic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Pyruvic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Pyruvic Acid?
The CAS number of Pyruvic Acid is 127-17-3.
What is the molecular formula of Pyruvic Acid?
The molecular formula of Pyruvic Acid is C3H4O3.
What is the molecular weight of Pyruvic Acid?
The molecular weight of Pyruvic Acid is 88.016045 g/mol.
What are the applications of Pyruvic Acid?
Pyruvic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥97%. Available from CoreyChem as...
Where can I buy Pyruvic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Pyruvic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Pyruvic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.