Identification

Namedimethyl pyruvic acid
IUPAC3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
CAS Number759-05-7
EINECS212-065-4
FDA UNII34P71D50E0
Molecular FormulaC5 H8 O3
Molecular Weight116.11636000
MDL NumberMFCD00040427
Nikkaji NumberJ39.558G
Beilstein1744951
CoE Number2262

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring631 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
DG SANTE Food Flavourings08.051 3-methyl-2-oxobutyric acid
FEMA Number3869
FDANo 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 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

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for dimethyl pyruvic acid usage levels up tonot 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-
cheese0.80000
chewing gum5.00000
condiments / relishes1.00000
confectionery froastings1.00000
egg products-
fats / oils0.50000
fish products-
frozen dairy1.20000
fruit ices0.50000
gelatins / puddings0.70000
granulated sugar-
gravies1.00000
hard candy5.00000
imitation dairy2.00000
instant coffee / tea0.10000
jams / jellies1.00000
meat products-
milk products0.50000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits0.10000
processed vegetables0.01000
reconstituted vegetables0.60000
seasonings / flavors50.00000
snack foods-
soft candy0.50000
soups1.00000
sugar substitutes0.03000
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

banana fruit beer PMC bread PMC cheese PMC cocoa

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.