Overview
Sodium pyruvate (CAS 113-24-6 ) is the sodium salt form of pyruvic acid, offering greater stability and handling convenience than the free acid. It functions as a metabolic substrate, buffering agent, and cell-protective additive across food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biotech applications.
In cell culture and fermentation media, it serves as a direct carbon source that supports cell viability and reduces oxidative stress in sensitive mammalian cell lines. Food and nutraceutical manufacturers incorporate it as a metabolic energy substrate in sports nutrition products.
These dietary supplements often target endurance and weight management. In cosmetic formulations, it acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in moisturizers, serums, and anti-aging products where moisture retention directly affects performance claims.
Pharmaceutical researchers also use it as a cryoprotective additive in parenteral formulations and as a stabilizing excipient in freeze-dried biologics. This versatility makes it a critical component in modern medical and laboratory research environments.
The product is supplied as a white crystalline powder. Standard grades include cell culture-grade, often provided as a sterile-filtered solution at 100 mM, as well as USP and food-grade specifications for various industrial requirements.
Bulk quantities are available for industrial biotech and food manufacturing, with smaller pack sizes offered for laboratory and pharmaceutical compounding use. This ensures that both large-scale producers and research facilities can access the material.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | >300°C |
| Density | 1,267g/cm |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellow crystalline pow |
| Color | White to Pale Yellow |
| Form | solution |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1,426-1,43 |
| pH | pH(100g/l, 25℃) : 4.0~8.0 |
| Log P | -3.83 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H317 H317 H319 H319 Precautionary Statements P261 P261 P272 P272 P280 P280 P321 P321 P501 P501 P264+P265 P264+P265 P302+P352 P302+P352 P333+P317 P333+P317 P337+P317 P337+P317 P362+P364 P362+P364 P305+P351+P338 P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29183000 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 113-24-6
- EC Number
- 204-024-4
- Mol. Weight
- 110.04
- HS Code
- 29183000
- Category
- Salts & Minerals