Ethyl pyruvate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-oxopropanoate, Ethyl 2-oxopropionate, Pyruvic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl pyruvate (CAS 617-35-6) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O3 and a molecular weight of 116.115 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -58 °C, a boiling point of 155.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 45 ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 617-35-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-44578-3
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 116.115 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -58 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 155.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 45 ºC |
| Exact Mass | 116.047340 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 0.05 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.1±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.399 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Fink MP. Ethyl pyruvate: a novel anti-inflammatory agent. J Intern Med. 2007 Apr;261(4):349-62. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
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| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl pyruvate?
The CAS number of Ethyl pyruvate is 617-35-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl pyruvate?
Ethyl pyruvate has molecular formula C5H8O3 and molecular weight 116.115 g/mol.
Is Ethyl pyruvate hazardous?
Ethyl pyruvate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl pyruvate?
For Ethyl pyruvate, Upstream Products: Ethyl lactate, Sodium sulfite, Ethyl (triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate; Downstream Products: Diethyl 2-aminothiophene-3,4-dicarboxylate, Ethyl picolinate, Ethyl isonicotinate.
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