Pyruvic Acid
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Cite "Pyruvic Acid"
Pyruvic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /es/compound/pyruvic-acid/
"Pyruvic Acid." Compound, /es/compound/pyruvic-acid/.
@misc{pyruvic-acid, title={Pyruvic Acid}, url={/es/compound/pyruvic-acid/}}
IUPAC: 2-Oxopropanoic acid
CAS: 127-17-3
Descripción general
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.
Composición
Usos
- • Biochemical research
- • Cosmetics (chemical peel)
- • Food additive
Datos curiosos
- ✦ Every glucose molecule your body burns produces two molecules of pyruvic acid
Structure
SMILES
CC(=O)C(=O)O
Propiedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- liquid
- Masa molar
- 88,06 g/mol
- Densidad
- 1,2500 g/cm³
- Punto de fusión
- 13,8 °C
- Punto de ebullición
- 165,0 °C
- Solubilidad
- 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
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).