1113-60-6 | -Hydroxypyruvic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1mg	95%	in stock	$134.00	$94.00
5mg	95%	in stock	$470.00	$329.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE22456
• Chemical Name: -Hydroxypyruvic acid
• CAS Number: 1113-60-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O4
• Molecular Weight: 104.0615
• MDL Number: MFCD00083380
• SMILES: OCC(=O)C(=O)O

Upstream Synthesis Route

Hydroxypyruvic acid, also known as 3-hydroxy-2-oxopropanoic acid, serves as a versatile compound in chemical synthesis. Its unique structure contains both a hydroxyl group and a ketone, making it particularly valuable in various reactions and pathways. One key application of hydroxypyruvic acid is its involvement in the biosynthesis of the essential amino acid, serine. Through a series of enzymatic steps, hydroxypyruvic acid is converted into serine, playing a crucial role in protein synthesis and cellular metabolism. Additionally, hydroxypyruvic acid can participate in the synthesis of other important molecules, such as hydroxyproline found in collagen, as well as serve as a precursor in the production of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its ability to undergo diverse chemical transformations makes hydroxypyruvic acid a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry and a key player in the creation of complex molecules with specialized functions.