pyruvic acid

PYRUVIC ACID

pyruvic acid
CAS: 127-17-3 EINECS 204-824-3 FEMA 2970
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
STORAGE
Formula 
C3 H4 O3 
Molecular weight 
88 
Cas 
127-17-3  
Einecs 
204-824-3 
Fema 
2970 
Tariff number 
2918300090 
Appearance at 20°c 
Clear viscous liquid / solid 
Color 
Colorless to amber yellow 
Odor 
Acidic,sharp,sour,caramel 
Taste 
Pleasant sour, mildly burnt caramel 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
1,250 - 1,285 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4240 - 1,4350 
Flashpoint (°c) 
183 
Solubility 
Miscible with water 
Assay (% gc) 
> 95 
Keep refrigerated (2-8ºc). Purge headspace with nitrogen.. Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be checked before use.
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Appearance at 20°c 
Clear viscous liquid / solid 
Color 
Colorless to amber yellow 
Odor 
Acidic,sharp,sour,caramel 
Taste 
Pleasant sour, mildly burnt caramel 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
1,250 - 1,285 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4240 - 1,4350 
Flashpoint (°c) 
183 
Solubility 
Miscible with water 
Assay (% gc) 
> 95 
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