Pyruvic Acid

Description :

Overview of Pyruvic Acid

Pyruvic Acid is a keto acid, which is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate, nutritional supplement, and chemical building block for organic syntheses. The term "key metabolism intermediate for the process of cellular respiration, and for its ability to act as a keto acid Pyruvic Acid is used extensively in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, sports nutrition, and chemical production.

This compound appears as a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent odour. Its α-keto acid structure provides unique reactivity for various synthetic transformations and biological applications.

Related products include Lactic Acid, Oxaloacetic Acid, α-Ketoglutaric Acid, and other keto acids used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications.

Applications of Pyruvic Acid

Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Applications

• Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in drug synthesis
• Applied in nutritional supplements for athletic performance
• Used in weight management formulations

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

• Used in synthesising amino acids (alanine)
• Applied in preparing pharmaceutical intermediates
• Used in manufacturing speciality chemicals
• Applied in producing agrochemical compounds

Biotechnology & Research

• Used in cell culture media formulations
• Applied in metabolic studies
• Used in enzyme research

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• CORROSIVE—causes severe burns
• Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin/eyes
• Use gloves, goggles, a face shield, and protective clothing
• Handle in well-ventilated areas or a fume hood
• Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from bases and oxidising agents
• Have an emergency eyewash and shower available
• Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly

Where to Buy Pyruvic Acid?

Pyruvic Acid Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Pyruvic Acid, meeting pharmaceutical, food-grade, and industrial quality standards.

Pyruvic Acid Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and industrial use
• High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
• Food-grade and pharmaceutical grades available
• COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

MSDS

Includes comprehensive corrosivity warnings, safety instructions, and handling protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Pyruvic Acid used for?
   

   Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, a nutritional supplement for athletic performance, a cosmetic ingredient, and a building block in chemical synthesis.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Molecular formula: C₃H₄O₃ or CH₃COCOOH with molecular weight 88.06 g/mol.
   
   

3. What are the health benefits of Pyruvic Acid?
   

   Claimed benefits include energy metabolism support, weight management, athletic performance enhancement; more research is needed for some claims.

ChemicalBull supplies Pyruvic Acid across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.