β-Hydroxypyruvic acid
Synonym(s):3-Hydroxy-2-oxopropanoic acid
- CAS NO.:1113-60-6
- Empirical Formula: C3H4O4
- Molecular Weight: 104.06
- MDL number: MFCD00083380
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14
What is β-Hydroxypyruvic acid?
Occurrence
Reported found in blue cheese, provolone cheese, beer and cocoa
The Uses of β-Hydroxypyruvic acid
β-Hydroxypyruvic Acid is a metabolite involved in the pathway of carbon in photorespiration. It can also be used to treat fiber.
What are the applications of Application
β-Hydroxypyruvic acid is a metabolite
Definition
ChEBI: A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is pyruvic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is an intermediate involved in the glycine and serine metabolism.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Metabolite involved in the pathway of carbon in photorespiration.
Properties of β-Hydroxypyruvic acid
| Melting point: | 202℃ (ethanol ) |
| Boiling point: | 252.9±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.546±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| FEMA | 3843 | 3-HYDROXY-2-OXOPROPIONIC ACID |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 10mg/mL in PBS, pH7.2 |
| pka | 2.19±0.54(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | Off-white to light brown |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sour radish cabbage |
| JECFA Number | 635 |
Safety information for β-Hydroxypyruvic acid
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for β-Hydroxypyruvic acid
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