Methyl pyruvate

CAS: 600-22-6

Ref. 3D-FM171262

Product Information

• Name: Methyl pyruvate
• Synonyms: 2-Oxo-propionic acid methyl ester, 2-Oxopropanoic acid methyl ester, 2-Oxopropionic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-oxopropanoate, Methyl 2-oxopropionate, Methyl Pyruvate, Methyl acetoformate, Methyl methoxycarbonyl ketone, Methyl pyroracemate, Methylglyoxylic acid methyl ester, Methylpyruvat, Nsc 65430, Pirurato De Metilo, Pyroracemic acid methyl ester, Pyruvate De Methyle, Pyruvic acid, methyl ester

Description

Methyl pyruvate is a chemical pesticide that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It is an analogue of pyruvate, which is a small molecule in cellular metabolism. Methyl pyruvate has been shown to inhibit complex enzymes that are involved in energy metabolism, such as mitochondrial membrane potential and cinchonidine-sensitive cycloaddition process. The methyl group on the compound increases its lipophilicity and helps it cross the blood-brain barrier, which may account for its anti-cancer properties.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 102.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CWKLZLBVOJRSOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C)=O