Ethyl pyruvate, CAS No. 617-35-6

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617-35-6

Catalog No. EBD30586

CAS 617-35-6

Name Ethyl pyruvate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Pyruvicacidethylester Ethyl2-oxopropionate Ethylpyruvate Ethylpyruvate,(Pyruvicacidethylester) Brenztraubensaeure-ethylester ethyl2-oxopropanoate

Molecular Formula: C5H8O3

Molecular Weight: 116.12

MDL Number: MFCD00009123

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks

Product Description:

Ethyl pyruvate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O3. It is the ethyl ester of pyruvic acid, featuring a reactive α-ketoester functional group. This structure makes it a versatile and important building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It serves as a precursor for the production of amino acids (like L-tryptophan), vitamins (such as thiamine), and heterocyclic compounds. In medicinal chemistry, it is used in the synthesis of drug candidates, including potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents. Beyond synthesis, ethyl pyruvate itself has been investigated in biomedical research for its potential cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in models of sepsis and ischemia-reperfusion injury. As a reagent, it is commonly employed in Stetter reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic ester-like odor.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -58 °C

Boiling Point: 144 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 46 °C

Density: 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.404(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 3272

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear pale yellow liquid