About 2-oxopropanoic acid
2-oxopropanoic acid (CAS 127-17-3) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H4O3 and a molecular weight of 88.06 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
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Also Known As
2-oxopropanoic acid is also known as Pyruvic acid, acetylformic acid, Pyroracemic acid, 2-Oxopropionic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, alpha-ketopropionic acid, among other names.
Description
Pyruvic acid is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-keto derivative of propionic acid. It is a metabolite obtained during glycolysis. It has a role as a cofactor and a fundamental metabolite. It is functionally related to a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a pyruvate.
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