Pyruvic acid - ≥96%(T) , CAS No.127-17-3

CAS: 127-17-3 Cat. No.: P104136 Formula: C3H4O3 Molecular Weight: 88.06 Beilstein Registry Number: 506211 EC Number: 204-824-3
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GRADE & PURITY ≥96%(T)
Synonyms
13C Labeled pyruvic acid | Brenztraubensaeure | 2-Oxopropansaure | bmse000112 | CAS-127-17-3 | B3CFF0AD-2F35-484C-B062-4AC88A1B2830 | Tox21_303284 | C00022 | EINECS 204-824-3 | 2-Oxopropanoic acid, Pyroracemic acid | AKOS000118803 | AMY6082 | Pyruvic acid
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Size
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Why this grade

≥96%(T) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 92 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Pyruvic acid was used to study the cultivation of previously undescribed soil bacteria as micro colonies using soil substrate membrane system. Pyruvic acid was used to develop a new method for simultaneous determination of organic acids in red wine and must using liquid chromatography.

Specifications

Synonyms
13C Labeled pyruvic acid | Brenztraubensaeure | 2-Oxopropansaure | bmse000112 | CAS-127-17-3 | B3CFF0AD-2F35-484C-B062-4AC88A1B2830 | Tox21_303284 | C00022 | EINECS 204-824-3 | 2-Oxopropanoic acid, Pyroracemic acid | AKOS000118803 | AMY6082 | Pyruvic acid
Specifications & Purity
≥96%(T)
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Pyruvic acid reacts with N-acetyl mannosamine by an aldol-type condensation to form sialic acid. Pyruvic acid is a component of commercial red seaweed polysaccharide.In muscle, pyruvic acid (derived from glycogen) is reduced to lactic acid during exertion
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥96%(T)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504750460
Canonical Smiles
CC(=O)C(=O)O
IUPAC Name
2-oxopropanoic acid
InChIKey
LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=O)C(=O)O
WGK Germany
3
UN Number
3265
Molecular Weight
88.06
Beilstein
506211
Reaxy-Rn
506211
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=506211&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassKeto acids and derivatives
SubclassAlpha-keto acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAlpha-keto acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Alpha-hydroxy ketones  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Alpha-keto acid - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha-keto acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an aldehyde substituted with a keto group on the adjacent carbon.
External Descriptors Oxo fatty acids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
SLC16A1 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (146 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
FFAR3 Tchem Free fatty acid receptor 3 (304 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC16A3 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 4 (196 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC16A7 Tchem Monocarboxylate transporter 2 (11 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC16A10 SLC16A10 protein (28 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
FTO Tchem Alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase FTO (473 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CTBP2 Tchem C-terminal-binding protein 2 (36 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
dapA Dihydrodipicolinate synthase (65 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc22a20 Solute carrier family 22 member 20 (86 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc22a6 Solute carrier family 22 member 6 (141 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slco2a1 Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 2A1 (47 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc16a10 Monocarboxylate transporter 10 (73 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SARS-CoV-2 (38078 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
A085R Prolyl 4-hydroxylase (72 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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34 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
G2629665Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2026 P104136
G2629664Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2026 P104136
G2629417Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2026 P104136
G2629415Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2026 P104136
L2516065Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2026 P104136
C2613471Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2026 P104136
C2613488Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2026 P104136
C2613489Certificate of AnalysisMar 20, 2026 P104136
H2506501Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2025 P104136
H2506366Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2025 P104136
G2501080Certificate of AnalysisJul 11, 2025 P104136
F2308459Certificate of AnalysisApr 18, 2025 P104136
F2308457Certificate of AnalysisMar 04, 2025 P104136
F2308458Certificate of AnalysisMar 04, 2025 P104136
L2418521Certificate of AnalysisDec 24, 2024 P104136
L2418507Certificate of AnalysisDec 24, 2024 P104136
F2520057Certificate of AnalysisDec 23, 2024 P104136
L2418506Certificate of AnalysisDec 23, 2024 P104136
L2418519Certificate of AnalysisDec 20, 2024 P104136
I2423620Certificate of AnalysisSep 28, 2024 P104136
I2406441Certificate of AnalysisSep 21, 2024 P104136
I2406446Certificate of AnalysisSep 21, 2024 P104136
K2217983Certificate of AnalysisAug 23, 2024 P104136
K22171009Certificate of AnalysisAug 23, 2024 P104136
D2415100Certificate of AnalysisApr 19, 2024 P104136
H2428061Certificate of AnalysisApr 19, 2024 P104136
D2415262Certificate of AnalysisApr 19, 2024 P104136
D2415099Certificate of AnalysisApr 19, 2024 P104136
L2121121Certificate of AnalysisSep 21, 2023 P104136
F2305459Certificate of AnalysisJun 16, 2023 P104136
K2217987Certificate of AnalysisNov 22, 2022 P104136
A2109031Certificate of AnalysisOct 21, 2022 P104136
H2203045Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2022 P104136
C2030039Certificate of AnalysisJan 24, 2022 P104136
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolubility in water: Completely miscible; Miscible with Ether,Alcohol
SensitivityLight sensitive.
Refractive Index1.426-1.43
Flash Point(°F)82℃
Flash Point(°C)82℃
Boil Point(°C)165℃
Melt Point(°C)11-13 °C
Molecular Weight88.060 g/mol
XLogP3-0.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass88.016 Da
Monoisotopic Mass88.016 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area54.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity84.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Aldol Condensation Reaction
Guidelines For Common Cell Culture Media
Technical Analysis and Clinical Applications of Lactate Dehydrogenase
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Structural Features, Metabolic Roles, and Application Landscape
Key Enzymes in Amino Acid Metabolism: A Mechanistic Framework and Research Applications
From “Reduction First, Then Acylation” to “Direct Amidation”: An Unconventional Route to Amide Bond Formation from Nitro and Nitroso Substrates with α-Keto Carboxylic Acids
Acetyl-Group Metabolic Enzyme Network and In Vitro Enzymology Analysis
Porous Graphitic Carbon (PGC) Chromatography Columns: Creating New Selectivity for Challenging Separations through Molecular Shape and the π-Electron Cloud on the Graphitic Surface
TCA Cycle Metabolite Detection Methods and Result Interpretation
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Skin Care: Conceptual Distinctions, Mechanisms of Action, and Their Applications in the Care of Dry, Itchy, and Rough Skin
Catalytic Mechanisms, Substrate Selectivity, and Metabolic Functions of Hydro-Lyases
Catalytic Mechanisms of the Aminotransferase Family and Regulation of Amino Acid Metabolism
Citations of This Product
Solution Calculators
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Frequently Asked Questions

How should this product be stored?
Store at 2–8 °C, protected from light. The material is light-sensitive — keep it in its original opaque or amber container.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships chilled on wet ice. Unpack on arrival and transfer it to the storage condition stated above.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 127-17-3, the molecular formula is C3H4O3, and the molecular weight is 88.06 g/mol. InChIKey LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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