Pyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester

Datasheet MSDS
Catalog Number
AFE8011
Product Name
Pyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester
Structure
Pyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS Number
617-35-6
IUPAC Name
ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
Synonyms
2-Oxopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Oxopropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Oxopropanoate; Ethyl 2-Oxopropionate; Ethyl Methylglyoxylate; Ethyl Pyruvate; NSC 48386
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12
Appearance
Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil
Density
1.045 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Soluble), DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
Melting Point
-58ºC
Boiling Point
144ºC
Storage
0-6ºC
Description
Ethyl pyruvate (EP) has demonstrated neuroprotective effects against acute brain injury through its anti-inflammatory action.
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(=O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
XXRCUYVCPSWGCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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