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Ethyl pyruvate, 98%
Description
Ethyl pyruvate is used as a flavoring agent in food and anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of critical inflammatory conditions. It is used in the treatment of critical illnesses such as severe sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, burn injury, acute pancreatitis and stroke. It plays an important role in cardiac function after coronary ischemia and reperfusion.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 58°C |
| Density | 1.050 |
| Boiling Point | 143°C to 145°C |
| Flash Point | 45°C (113°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Refractive Index | 1.405 |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN3272 |
| Beilstein | 1071466 |
| Merck Index | 14,8021 |
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Safety and Handling
- Ethyl pyruvate
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl pyruvate
RUO – Research Use Only
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