Description

Hydroxypyruvaldehyde is a versatile and highly reactive α-ketoaldehyde compound, serving as a crucial biochemical intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, containing both a carbonyl and an aldehyde group, makes it essential for research and industrial processes requiring precise molecular construction. This compound is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and as a precursor in the synthesis of fine chemicals and complex heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic structures.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry and material science for creating cross-linked networks due to its reactive aldehyde groups.
• Chemical Derivatization: Acts as a derivatizing agent in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of other compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxypyruvaldehyde
CAS No.	997-10-4
Molecular Formula	C₃H₄O₃
Molecular Weight	88.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroxypyruvic aldehyde; 1-Hydroxy-2-oxopropanal; 2-Oxopropanal-1-ol; 3-Hydroxy-2-oxopropanal; Pyruvaldehyde, 1-hydroxy-; Glyceraldehyde, 1-deoxy-; 1-Deoxyglyceraldehyde; Triose reductione
EINECS	213-637-9

Quality Control

Our Hydroxypyruvaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profile, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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