Pyruvic Acid, Reagent

Molecular Formula
C3H4O3
Catalog Number
PY110
Supplier/Brand
Spectrum Chemical
CAS Number
127-17-3

Pyruvic Acid, Reagent is an organic acid also known as pyruvate. Pyruvic acid has a ketone functional group and a carboxylic acid and is considered one of the purist of the alpha-keto acids. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.


Synonyms: 2-Oxopropanoic Acid ; Acetylformic Acid

Shipping Information

If shipping via FedEx Air the item will ship priority overnight. A higher hazmat fee will apply. If shipping via UPS the item must ship on ice via 2nd day air. During summer months, item will ship next day air. Additional freight charges will apply.

DOT: UN3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (pyruvic acid), 8, PG III

Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 5 kg    UPS Air: 1 kg    FedEx Air: 5 kg

Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge.
Tariff No. 2918300000

Storage Information

LIGHT SENSITIVE, AIR SENSITIVE, REFRIGERATE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.

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2023