Ethyl pyruvate
Agent Name
Ethyl pyruvate
CAS Number
617-35-6
Formula
C5-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
CTI-01; Ethyl 2-oxopropanoate; Ethyl 2-oxopropionate; Ethyl acetylformate; Ethyl alpha-ketopropionate; Ethyl pyroracemate; Ethyl pyruvate (natural); Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester; Pyruvic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Ethyl methylglyoxylate; [Merck Index] UN3272
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Pyruvic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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