Methyl pyruvate
IUPAC: methyl 2-oxopropanoate
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@misc{chemfused-cas-600226,
title = {Methyl pyruvate, CAS 600-22-6},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/600-22-6},
urldate = {2026-07-15}
}
Methyl pyruvate (CAS 600-22-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H6O3 and molecular weight 102.09 g/mol . GHS signal word: Warning. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard.
What is Methyl pyruvate?
- Molecular Formula
- C4H6O3
- Molecular Weight
- 102.09 g/mol
Description
Methyl pyruvate is a pyruvate ester resultinf grom the formal condensation of the carboxy group of pyruvic acid with the hydroxy group of methanol. It is a methyl ester and a pyruvate ester. It is functionally related to a pyruvic acid.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC(=O)C(=O)OC
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1-2H3
- InChIKey
- CWKLZLBVOJRSOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 102.0317 Da
- XLogP
- 0.00
- TPSA
- 43.4 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 3
- Complexity
- 95
- Formal Charge
- 0
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
Hazard Statements
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P233 Keep container tightly closed
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (57)
- P0580
- E76480
- F094169
- FS-4178
- 600-22-6
- FM171262
- NSC65430
- QSPL 174
- 209-987-4
- BBL027724
- NSC 65430
- NSC-65430
- Q27122826
- STL146492
- 3KJM65G5XL
- CS-W013701
- F1905-6998
- NS00022475
- orb3023688
- CHEBI:51850
- EN300-21088
- CAS-600-22-6
- MFCD00008754
- SCHEMBL27432
- Tox21_202853
- AKOS005721076
- CHEMBL3185405
- DTXCID8029282
- DTXSID9049326
- Methylpyruvate
- RefChem:818068
- SCHEMBL9308800
- METHYL PYRUVATE
- methyl-Pyruvate
- NCGC00260399-01
- UNII-3KJM65G5XL
- EINECS 209-987-4
- METHYL ACETOFORMATE
- METHYL PYRORACEMATE
- Methyl 2-oxopropanoate
- Methyl 2-oxopropionate
- Tiapride Intermediates
- Methyl 2-oxopropanoate #
- pyruvic acid methylester
- Pyruvic acid methyl ester
- Pyruvic acid, methyl ester
- METHYL METHOXYCARBONYL KETONE
- PYRORACEMIC ACID METHYL ESTER
- PYRUVIC ACID METHYL ESTER [MI]
- 2-oxopropanoic acid methyl ester
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- 2-oxopropionic acid methyl ester
- 2-oxo-propionic acid methyl ester
- Methylglyoxylic acid methyl ester
- InChI=1/C4H6O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1-2H
- Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-,methyl ester
- Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester
- Methyl pyruvate, 90%, technical grade
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl pyruvate?
The CAS Registry Number for Methyl pyruvate is 600-22-6.
What is the IUPAC name of Methyl pyruvate?
The IUPAC name of Methyl pyruvate is methyl 2-oxopropanoate.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl pyruvate?
Methyl pyruvate has the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Methyl pyruvate?
The SMILES notation for Methyl pyruvate is CC(=O)C(=O)OC.
Is Methyl pyruvate hazardous?
Methyl pyruvate carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard. Signal word: Warning.
What are other names for Methyl pyruvate?
Methyl pyruvate is also known as 2-oxo-propionic acid methyl ester, 2-oxopropanoic acid methyl ester, 2-oxopropionic acid methyl ester, 209-987-4, 3KJM65G5XL.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 11748. Last updated .
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