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Pyruvic Acid GC Standard

Catalogue number	GCS-045
Product Name	Pyruvic Acid GC Standard
Sub Category	GC IHRS
Category	GC Standards
CAS Number	127-17-3
HS Code	29339900
Molecular formula	C₃H₄O₃
Molecular Weight	88.06
Synonyms	2-Oxopropanoic Acid; Pyruvate; α-Ketopropionate
Appearance	Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil
Storage	Keep container tightly closed in cool, dry and well-ventilated place
Solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications	Intermediate in sugar metabolism and in enzymatic carbohydrate degradation (alcoholic fermentation) where it is converted to acetaldehyde and CO2 by carboxylase. In muscle, Pyruvic acid (derived from glycogen) is reduced to lactic acid during exertion, which is reoxidized and partially retransformed to glycogen during rest. The liver can convert Pyruvic acid to alanine by amination. A diagnostic agent for Parkinson disease.
Information	This product is for commercial use only and strictly NOT for human or animal consumption
Shipping Condition	Stable to be shipped at room temperature
Inventory Status	In Stock
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