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Name: Pyruvic acidSynonyms: Pyroracemic acid; alpha-Ketopropionic acid; 2-Oxopropanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C3H4O3
Molecular Weight: 88.06
CAS Number: 127-17-3
EINECS: 204-824-3
Pyruvic acid is a low mole weight alpha keto acid (ketone along with carboxylic acid). Pyruvic acid contains a ketone bond on the carbon atom next to the acid group. If the ketone is on the second carbon next to the acid group, it is called beta-keto acid.