Pyruvic acid is an intermediate in sugar metabolism and in enzymatic carbohydrate degradation (alcoholic fermentation) where it is converted to acetaldehyde and CO2 by carboxylase. In muscle, pyruvic acid (derived from glycogen) is reduced to lactic acid during exertion, which is reoxidized and…

CAS: 113-24-6 EC No: 204-024-4 MDL No: MFCD00002586 Powder Molecular Formula: C₃H₃NaO₃ MW: 110.04 Melting Point: >300°

Synonym(s): Pyruvic acid sodium salt Formula: C3H3NaO3 Formula weight: 110.04 Purity: 99% CAS Number: 113-24-6 Harmonized Tariff Code:  2918.30

Grade: Reagent CAS No.: 113-24-6

Sodium pyruvate is utilized as a component in culture broth and media. The use of sodium pyruvate in Wallen fermentation medium to enhance the conversion of oleic acid to 10-ketostearic acid by Bacillus sphaericus has been described. A protocol that uses sodium pyruvate to establish stably…