Description

Butyl Pyruvate is a versatile organic ester widely utilized as a key intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique reactivity profile, offering a bifunctional platform for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers seeking to develop novel compounds, flavors, and fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the creation of specific fruity or buttery flavor notes and aromatic compounds for the food and perfume industries.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent in various organic reactions, including esterifications, condensations, and as a source of the pyruvate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel materials.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized as a specialty monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Pyruvate
CAS No.	20279-44-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 2-oxopropanoate; n-Butyl pyruvate; Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, butyl ester; Pyruvic acid butyl ester; Butyl α-ketopropionate; 2-Oxopropanoic acid butyl ester; Butyl 2-oxopropionate
EINECS	243-680-5

Quality Control

Our Butyl Pyruvate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.420
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.98 - 1.02
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.