Methyl pyruvate
Product Description
| Product | Methyl pyruvate |
| CAS | 600-22-6 |
| Formula | C4H6O3 |
| Synonym | 2-oxo-propionicacidmethylester, PYR ME, Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester, Pyruvic acid, methyl ester, Methylglyoxylic acid methyl ester, 2-OXOPROPANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER, PYRUVIC ACID METHYL ESTER, METHYL 2-OXO-PROPIONATE, Methyl 2-oxopropanoate, Methyl pyruvate, PAME |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 102.09 |
| EINECS | 209-987-4 |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1-2H3 |
| Form | liquid |
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
| Density | 1.13 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 103 °F |
| Boiling Point | 134-137 °C |
| BRN Number | 1361953 |
| Merck | 14,8021 |
| Color | yellow cast |
| Refractive Index | 1.404 |
| Water solubility | Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ether, alcohol. Slightly soluble in water. |
| Notes | Methyl pyruvate uses and applications include: Flavoring agent in food Suggested storage of Methyl pyruvate: Store in cool, dry place in well-sealed container |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Acid, Flavor |
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