Structured Summary
Abstract
An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Chemical Identity
Chemical Information
- Molecular Formula
- C3H4O3
- Molecular Weight
- 88.06 g/mol
- CAS Registry No.
- 127-17-3
- IUPAC Name
- 2-oxopropanoic acid
- InChIKey
- LCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- CC(=O)C(=O)O
- MeSH Unique ID
- D019289
- Source
- PubChem CID 1060
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Classification
Broader headings
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Synonyms
2 entry terms
- Acid, Pyruvic
- Pyruvate
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Aspects Covered
25 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.
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Indexing Annotation
do not confuse entry term PYRUVATE with PYRUVATES
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History Note
97; was PYRUVIC ACID (NM) 1981-96
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Previous Indexing
- Pyruvates (1981-1996)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Pyruvic Acid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019289. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019289
- Pyruvic Acid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyruvic_acid
- Pyruvic Acid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213580
- Pyruvic Acid. In: PubChem Compound. CID 1060. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1060