Ethyl pyruvate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is a pyruvate salt. The reagent is available as a powder which is miscible with water. It has a melting point of -58 C and a boiling point of 143 - 145 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 617-35-6 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C5H8O3 Molecular weight: 116.12 Assay: minimum 98 %Ethyl pyruvate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl pyruvate is often used as a flavouring agent in food and as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of critical inflammatory conditions. It is also administered in the treatment of critical illnesses such as severe sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, burn injury, acute pancreatitis and stroke. Ethyl pyruvate an important role in cardiac function after coronary ischemia and reperfusion. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.