dimethyl pyruvic acid
3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
Identification
| Name | dimethyl pyruvic acid |
| IUPAC | 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 759-05-7 |
| EINECS | 212-065-4 |
| FDA UNII | 34P71D50E0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.11636000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00040427 |
| Nikkaji Number | J39.558G |
| Beilstein | 1744951 |
| CoE Number | 2262 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 631 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.051 3-methyl-2-oxobutyric acid |
| FEMA Number | 3869 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 759-05-7 ; 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.11500 to 1.12000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.278 to 9.320 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43600 to 1.44600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 31.00 to 32.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 170.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.732000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 159.00 °F. TCC ( 70.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.377 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 4.968e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | fruity |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for dimethyl pyruvic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 0.80000 |
| chewing gum | 5.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | 1.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | 1.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 0.50000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.20000 |
| fruit ices | 0.50000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.70000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | 5.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 2.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.10000 |
| jams / jellies | 1.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 0.50000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 0.10000 |
| processed vegetables | 0.01000 |
| reconstituted vegetables | 0.60000 |
| seasonings / flavors | 50.00000 |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 0.50000 |
| soups | 1.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | 0.03000 |
| sweet sauces | - |
BOC Sciences
Best of Chemicals Supplier
Quality supplier of research chemicals and biochemicals including inhibitors, building blocks, GMP Products, impurities and metabolites, APIs for Veterinary, Natural Compounds, ADCs, Stem Cell Molecul...
Chemical sources Association Inc
Exchange of knowledge
Need This Item for Flavor? You can contact the Chemical Sources Association.
Penta International Corporation
Chemistry innovation
At Penta, our products and services help businesses do business better.
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-
butyric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-
3-
methyl-2-oxo-butanoic acid
3-
methyl-2-oxo-butyric acid
3-
methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
3-
methyl-2-oxobutinoic acid
3-
methyl-2-oxobutyric acid
2-keto-3-
methylbutyric acid
2-oxo-3-
methylbutyric acid
a-keto-b-
methylbutyric acid
a-oxo-b-
methylbutyric acid
methyloxobutanoic acid
iso
propylglyoxylic acid
alpha-ketoiso
valerate
2-ketoiso
valeric acid
2-oxoiso
valeric acid
a-keto-iso
valeric acid
a-oxoiso
valeric acid
alpha-ketoiso
valeric acid
valine, 2-oxo-
Try the PubMed Search.