| Description | Pyruvic aldehyde (2-Oxopropanal) is a highly reactive dicarbonyl compound that can be converted to lactic acid by evolution from DHA and GLA. |
| Synonyms | 2-Oxopropanal |
| molecular weight | 72.06 |
| Molecular formula | C3H4O2 |
| CAS | 78-98-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 3 mg/mL (41.63 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Kryslaine M.A. et al.Discussing Lewis and Brønsted acidity on continuous pyruvaldehyde Cannizzaro reaction to lactic acid over solid catalysts,Molecular Catalysis,Volume 458, Part B,2018: 198-205, |