Phenylpyruvic acid
Agent Name
Phenylpyruvic acid
CAS Number
156-06-9
Formula
C9-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-Oxo-3-phenylpropanoic acid; 3-Phenylpyruvic acid; Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-oxo-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Oxo-3-phenylpropionic acid; 3-Phenyl-2-oxopropanoic acid; [JECFA]
Category
Food Additives
Description
Pale yellow or white crystalline powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] "Phenylpyruvic acid is a pyruvic acid derivative. . . . Pyruvic acid can be made from glucose through glycolysis, converted back to carbohydrates (such as glucose) via gluconeogenesis, or to fatty acids through acetyl-CoA. It can also be used to construct the amino acid alanine and be converted into ethanol." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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