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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 890
BRI Product Name: PYRUVIC ACID BRI
CAS Number: 127-17-3
FEMA Number: 2970
Council Of Europe Number: 19
Molecular Weight: 88.06
Molecular Formula: C3H4O3   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Oxopropanoic acid
Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-
PYRUVIC ACID BRI
CAS Name: Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A sour acetic odor.
Flavor Use: Used in coffee, rum, strawberry, raisin and prune flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 95.0%
Appearance: light yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.423 : 1.433 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 1.248 : 1.268 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 180 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 165 C atm
Melting Point: 12 deg C
Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(204-824-3) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2918.30.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass or Plastic
Shelf Life: 12 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas below 0 deg. C
Additives: None

Last Revised: 08/14/2009