Product Name
Ethyl pyruvate
Category
Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Description
ethyl pyruvate (EP) has demonstrated neuroprotective effects against acute brain injury through its anti-inflammatory action.
Synonyms
2-Oxopropionic acid ethyl
IUPAC Name
Ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
Canonical SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(=O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
XXRCUYVCPSWGCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
144 °C(lit.)
Density
1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether
Appearance
Clear pale yellow liquid
Monoisotopic Mass
116.047344113
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.404(lit.)
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage Conditions
Dry place
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H226
Topological Polar Surface Area
43.4 Ų