Pyruvic acid
[CAS# 127-17-3]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyrimidine compound >> Carboxylic acid
• Name: Pyruvic acid
• Synonyms: Pyroracemic acid; alpha-Ketopropionic acid; 2-Oxopropanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 88.06
• CAS Registry Number: 127-17-3
• EC Number: 204-824-3
• FEMA: 2970

Properties

• Density: 1.25
• Melting point: 11.8 ºC
• Boiling point: 165 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.426-1.43
• Flash point: 82 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R34
• Safety Description: S25;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290