Description

Methyl Pyruvate CAS NO 600-22-6 is a versatile organic ester, specifically the methyl ester of pyruvic acid, valued for its role as a key building block in organic synthesis. It serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling complex molecular transformations. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing facilities in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity synthetic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain antibiotics and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced pesticides and herbicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific ester-based flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research as a substrate or analog for pyruvate.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile reagent for producing specialty chemicals, including chiral compounds and complex esters.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialized polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Pyruvate
CAS No.	600-22-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6O3
Molecular Weight	102.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyruvic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Oxopropanoate; 2-Oxopropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Acetylformic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α-Ketopropionate; Methyl Pyroracemate; Methyl 2-Oxopropionate; Methyl Acetylformate
EINECS	209-987-2

Quality Control

Our Methyl Pyruvate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting the requirements for industrial and research-grade 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.407
Density (20°C)	1.12 - 1.14 g/mL

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