| Purity / Analysis Method | >97.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C5H8O3 = 116.12 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Storage Temperature | 0-10°C |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Moisture Sensitive,Heat Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 617-35-6 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87575013 |
| Merck Index (14) | 8021 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009123 |
Ethyl pyruvate
Purity : >97.0%(GC)
CAS No.: 617-35-6
EC No.: 210-511-2
EC Name: ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
ECHA Name: Ethyl pyruvate
Synonyms:
ETHYL PYRUVATE
617-35-6
Ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
Ethyl 2-oxopropionate
Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Purity(GC) | min. 97.0 % |
Properties:
| Melting Point | -50 deg.C |
| Boiling Point | 142 deg.C |
| Flash point | 51 deg.C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 1.05 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40 |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |  |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H226 : Flammable liquid and vapor. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 : Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 : Keep container tightly closed. P243 : Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 : Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 : Use only non-sparking tools. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Related Laws:
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3272 |
| Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
causes severe skin burns and eye damage,
is a flammable liquid and vapour and
causes serious eye damage.
