Methyl pyruvate is the oxidized result of methyl lactate. It's a yellowish and transparent liquid with a stench. It is slightly soluble in water.
Assay (GC) ≥98.0%
Methyl lactate, （GC）： ≤ 2.0%
Water content (Karl Fisher, % w/w)
≤ 0.5 %
Methanol，（GC）： ≤ 0.5 %
Specific Gravity/Density, (25/25℃)
1.10~1.13
Refractive Index, 20℃ 1.4035~1.4075
Methyl pyruvate is an important organic intermediate which is widely used in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics and electricals, etc.。