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ethyl pyruvate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name ethyl pyruvate
Trivial Name Ethyl pyruvate
Short Description pyruvic acid, ethyl ester
Formula C5 H8 O3
CAS Number 617-35-6
FEMA Number 2457
Flavis Number 9.442
ECHA Number 210-511-2
FDA UNII 03O98E01OB
Nikkaji Number J1.665I
Beilstein Number 1071466
MDL MFCD00009123
COE Number 430
xLogP3-AA 0.40 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 938 ethyl pyruvate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 617-35-6 ; ETHYL PYRUVATE
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
  • Ethyl methylglyoxylate
  • 2-Oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester
  • NSC 48386
  • 2-Oxopropionic acid ethyl ester
  • Methyl ethoxycarbonyl ketone

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Literature & References

ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:617-35-6
Pubchem (cid):12041
Pubchem (sid):134978067
Publications by J-Stage
Higher Hypochlorous Acid Scavenging Activity of Ethyl Pyruvate Compared to Its Sodium Salt

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31643
FooDB:FDB008294
Export Tariff Code:2918.30.9000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 116.11636352539
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.622 to 8.831
Refractive Index 1.395 to 1.41 @ 20 °C
Acid Value 2 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 3.094 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 45.56 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.351 est
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 2.59e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Ethereal
ethereal, fruity, sweet, sharp, rummy, vegetable, caramellic
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ether fruity sweet sharp rum vegetable caramel
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) Etherial, fruity, sweet, with a sharp rum-like top note
Flavor Type: Rummy
sweet, rummy, fruity, ethereal
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) At 60.00 ppm. Sweet, rum-like with a fruity etherial nuance

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Butterscotch, Chocolate, Maple, Saffron, Vanilla, Wine
Flavoring purposes Cake, Caramel
Cosmetic purposes Skin conditioning

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 38 - Irritating to skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 24 - Avoid contact with skin.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for ethyl pyruvate usage levels up to:
2.0000 % 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 Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -40.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -50.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 20.00000150.00000
fruit ices: 20.00000150.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -35.00000
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: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 64 (FGE.64): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (EFSA, 2008ab)
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EPI System: View
ClinicalTrials.gov:search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):617-35-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12041
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3272
WGK Germany:3
ethyl 2-oxopropanoate
Chemidplus:0000617356