Pyruvate, Pyruvic acid

published: 21 Nov 2011 (15:32)

Pyruvate, pyruvic acid overview

Pyruvate or pyruvic acid is involved in one of the central biochemical pathway. Pyruvate is an intermediate of the glycolysis. Pyruvate can be converted to lactate of ethanol by lactate dehydrogenase or by pyruvate decarboxylase + alcohol dehydrogenase, respectively.

Recent experiments carried by Gunter Wachtershauser shows, that pyruvic acid can be synthesized without living organisms. Iron-rich soil together with hot evaporation from thermal vents can synthesize the pyruvic acid.

Pyruvate, general properties

Chemical name:	2-oxopropanoic acid α-ketopropionic acid acetylformic acid pyroracemic acid Pyr
Chemical formula	C₃H₄O₃
Molecular weight	88.06 g/mol
Density	1.25 g x cm^-3
Melting point	11.8°C
Boiling point	165°C
Smiles	CC(C(O)=O)=O

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