Pyruvaldehyde (35% w/w aqueous)

• CAT Number: R020978
• CAS Number: 78-98-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
• Molecular Weight: 72.063
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Ketopropionaldehyde; 2-Oxopropanal; 2-Oxopropionaldehyde; Acetylformaldehyde; Acetylformyl; Methylglyoxal; NSC 626580; NSC 79019; Pyroracemic Aldehyde; Pyruvic Aldehyde; α-Ketopropionaldehyde
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-oxopropanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H,1H3
• InChIKey: AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C=O

Pyruvaldehyde, also known as methylglyoxal, is a key intermediate in organic synthesis and metabolic pathways. This highly reactive compound is crucial for studying biochemical processes, including glycolysis and protein glycation. Pyruvaldehyde’s high purity and stability make it valuable in research focused on cellular metabolism and disease mechanisms. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its versatility and reliability ensure precise experimental results, making Pyruvaldehyde indispensable in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research.