Pyruvic Acid

C₃H₄O₃

IUPAC: 2-Oxopropanoic acid

CAS: 127-17-3

Übersicht

Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis and a central molecule in metabolism. It sits at the crossroads of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
4,6%
C
Carbon ×3
40,9%
O
Oxygen ×3
54,5%

Verwendung

  • • Biochemical research
  • • Cosmetics (chemical peel)
  • • Food additive

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Every glucose molecule your body burns produces two molecules of pyruvic acid

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)C(=O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
88,06 g/mol
Dichte
1,2500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
13,8 °C
Siedepunkt
165,0 °C
Löslichkeit
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88,0160
XLogP
-0,3
TPSA
54,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
84,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyruvic Acid?
Pyruvic Acid (C₃H₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Oxopropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Pyruvic Acid?
Pyruvic Acid has a molar mass of 88.06 g/mol.
What state is Pyruvic Acid at room temperature?
Pyruvic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Pyruvic Acid organic or inorganic?
Pyruvic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Pyruvic Acid?
Pyruvic Acid (C₃H₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).