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
• CAS: 600-22-6

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