Identification

Nameethyl pyruvate
IUPACethyl 2-oxopropanoate
CAS Number617-35-6
EINECS210-511-2
FDA UNII03O98E01OB
Molecular FormulaC5 H8 O3
Molecular Weight116.11636000
MDL NumberMFCD00009123
Nikkaji NumberJ1.665I
Beilstein1071466
CoE Number430

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring938 ethyl pyruvate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.442 ethyl pyruvate
FEMA Number2457
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)617-35-6 ; ETHYL PYRUVATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.03500 to 1.06000 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.622 to 8.831
Refractive Index 1.39500 to 1.41000 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -50.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 144.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 66.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 3.094000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 114.00 °F. TCC ( 45.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.351 (est)
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesskin conditioning

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Etherial, fruity, sweet, with a sharp rum-like top note
Taste Description at 60.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for ethyl pyruvate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.61 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)20.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy20.00000
fruit ices20.00000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

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Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

ethyl 2-oxopropanoate ethyl 2-oxopropionate ethyl a-ketopropionate ethyl acetyl formate ethyl acetylformate ethyl alpha-ketopropionate ethyl pyroracemate ethyl pyruvate natural 2-oxo propanoic acid ethyl ester 2-oxo- propanoic acid ethyl ester propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester 2-oxo- propionic acid ethyl ester pyruvic acid ethyl ester pyruvic acid, ethyl ester J-Stage: Higher Hypochlorous Acid Scavenging Activity of Ethyl Pyruvate Compared to Its Sodium Salt