Ethyl pyruvate

English alias: PAEE; PYRUVIC ACID ETHYL ESTER; PYR ET; RARECHEM AL BI 0116; ETHYL 2-OXOPROPANOATE; ETHYL 2-OXOPROPIONATE; ETHYL PYRUVATE

Molecular formula: C5H8O3 

Molecular weight: 116.12

CAS#:617-35-6

EINECS number: 210-511-2

Formula: C5H8O3

Molecular weight: 116.12

Boiling point: 155°C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 45.6°C

Density:  1.039g/cm3

Appearance: light yellow liquid

Quality index: 

Item	Index
Assay	≥ 98%
Ethanol	≤ 0.3%
Water	≤ 0.3%
Pyruvic acid	≤ 0.5%
Heavy metal	≤ 10PPM

Use: It is the major intermediate for organic synthesis; widely used in medical, flavors, fine chemicals etc.

Storage:25kg or 200kg plastic pail or on the clients' requirements. Stored in airtight place at low temperature, moistureproof, sunfast. Avoid being mixed with alkali substance or substance with oxidation susceptibility.