Description / Application
Pyruvic acid is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-keto derivative of propionic acid. It is a metabolite obtained during glycolysis. It has a role as a cofactor and a fundamental metabolite. It is functionally related to a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a pyruvate.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C3H4O3 |
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| Molecular Weight | 88.06 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002585 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3265 |
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| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H227;H314;H318 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210;P264;P280;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340+P310;P305+P351+P338+P310;P363;P370+P378;P403+P235;P405;P501 |