Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Pyruvic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M10537 |
| CAS Number: | 127-17-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C3H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 88.06 |
| Form: | Melting point 11-12°C (density 1.267 g/mL at 25°C) |
| Solubility: | Water 90 mg/mL; DMSO 40 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Pyruvic acid is an intermediate metabolite in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |