Sodium pyruvate

Catalog	BBC113246
CAS	113-24-6
Structure
Description	Sodium pyruvate is commonly added to cell culture media as an additional source of energy, but may also have protective effects against hydrogen peroxide. This was reported by Giandomenico et al. and has been confirmed by several independent groups.
Synonyms	α-Ketopropionic acid sodium salt
IUPAC Name	Sodium;2-oxopropanoate
Molecular Weight	110.04
Molecular Formula	C3H3NaO3
Canonical SMILES	CC(=O)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H4O3.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key	DAEPDZWVDSPTHF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Boiling Point	>300 °C
Melting Point	>300 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	54.3 °C
Purity	98%
Density	1.267g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in water
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder
Storage	2-8 °C
Active Content	95%
EC Number	204-024-4
Refractive Index	1.426-1.43
Vapor Pressure	0.968mmHg at 25°C