Pyruvic aldehyde - Technical grade, 35-45% w/w aqueous solution

CAS: 78-98-8

Ref. 3D-FP33211

Product Information

• Name: Pyruvic aldehyde - Technical grade, 35-45% w/w aqueous solution
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Pyruvic aldehyde is a reactive compound that is an intermediate in the glycolytic pathway. It is used in vitro to measure enzyme activities and as a model system for studying pathogenic mechanisms. Pyruvic aldehyde has been shown to damage mitochondrial membranes by increasing the production of reactive oxygen species, leading to the collapse of mitochondrial membrane potential and cell death. The methylglyoxal-derived compound also has pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory activities. Pyruvic aldehyde can be prepared using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (Hplc) or by reacting pyruvate with acidified ethyl acetate.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 72.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₄O₂
• Color/Form: Brown Yellow Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C=O