

Pyruvic Acid with CAS 127-17-3
What is Pyruvic Acid?
Pyruvic Acid, also known as 2-Oxopropanoic Acid or α-ketopropionic acid, is a crucial alpha-keto acid that plays a fundamental role in cellular metabolism. As a key intermediate in glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, pyruvic acid serves as a metabolic hub connecting carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism. Runtai Chemical supplies pharmaceutical-grade pyruvic acid with exceptional purity exceeding 99%, manufactured under strict conditions for diverse industrial and research applications.
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Product Advantages
- Metabolic Intermediate: Essential alpha-keto acid serving as a critical metabolic junction in cellular respiration, glycolysis, and the Krebs cycle, making it valuable for biochemical research and pharmaceutical synthesis.
- Excellent Solubility: Completely miscible with water, alcohol, and ether, providing superior formulation flexibility for various applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
- Cosmetic Applications: Widely used as a chemical peeling agent in professional skincare treatments, offering effective exfoliation, skin brightening, and anti-aging benefits with excellent penetration capabilities.
- Versatile Building Block: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, offering reactive carbonyl and carboxyl functional groups for diverse chemical transformations.
Pyruvic Acid Quick details
- Chemical Name:Pyruvic Acid
- CAS No.: 127-17-3
- EINECS: 204-824-3
- Molecular Formula:C3H4O3
- Molecular weight:88.06
- Appearance:slightly yellow liquid
- Assay: 98.5%
- Synonyms:2-oxo-propanoicaci;Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-;PYRUVIC ACID, GR 99%;ACID PYRUVATE;PyruvicAcidForSynthesis;PyruvicAcid,FreeAcid;Pyruvic acid, extra pure, 98%
Pyruvic Acid Typical Properties
| Item | Specification | Results |
| Appearance | slightly yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Water | ≤1.5% | 1.0% |
| Acetic Acid | ≤1.0% | 0.81% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
| Chloride | ≤100ppm | Conforms |
| Sulfate | ≤400ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| relative density | 1.240~1.260 | 1.245 |
| Assay( Titration) | ≥98.5% | ≥99.7% |
| Purity(GC) | ≥93.0% | 98.5% |
| Conclusion | The results conforms with enterprise standards | |
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Pyruvic Acid Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), amino acids, and drug metabolites. Used in manufacturing anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular medications, and metabolic disorder treatments.
- Cosmetic & Dermatology: Professional chemical peeling agent for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, hyperpigmentation reduction, and anti-aging therapies. Incorporated in advanced skincare formulations for brightening and exfoliation.
- Food & Nutrition: Approved food additive (preservative and flavor enhancer) in various food products. Used in nutritional supplements, sports nutrition products, and functional foods supporting energy metabolism.
- Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for metabolic studies, enzyme kinetics research, cell culture media supplementation, and studying cellular respiration pathways. Critical for glycolysis and TCA cycle investigations.
- Agricultural Chemicals: Intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and agrochemical formulations. Used in developing crop protection products and agricultural productivity enhancers.
- Industrial Applications: Used in polymer production, textile processing, leather tanning, and as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances for industrial scale operations.
Pyruvic Acid Package & Storage
- Package: 25kg/drum;200kg/drum
- Storage: Store in a cool place and keep it sealed to avoid direct sunlight.
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