PYR

PYRUVIC ACID



Chemical Component Summary

NamePYRUVIC ACID
Identifiers2-oxidanylidenepropanoic acid
FormulaC3 H4 O3
Molecular Weight88.062
TypeNON-POLYMER
Isomeric SMILESCC(=O)C(=O)O
InChIInChI=1S/C3H4O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKeyLCTONWCANYUPML-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count10
Chiral Atom Count0
Bond Count9
Aromatic Bond Count0

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB00119 
NamePyruvic acid
Groups
  • investigational
  • approved
  • nutraceutical
DescriptionAn 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)
Synonyms
  • Acetylformic acid
  • α-Oxopropionsäure
  • 2-ketopropionic acid
  • α-ketopropionic acid
  • Methylselenopyruvate
Brand NamesRejuvesol
IndicationFor nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance
Categories
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Keto Acids
  • Pyruvates
  • Supplements
CAS number127-17-3

Drug Targets

NameTarget SequencePharmacological ActionActions
Monocarboxylate transporter 4MGGAVVDEGPTGVKAPDGGWGWAVLFGCFVITGFSYAFPKAVSVFFKELI...unknown
Monocarboxylate transporter 8MALQSQASEEAKGPWQEADQEQQEPVGSPEPESEPEPEPEPEPVPVPPPE...unknown
Alanine--glyoxylate aminotransferase 2, mitochondrialMTLIWRHLLRPLCLVTSAPRILEMHPFLSLGTSRTSVTKLSLHTKPRMPP...unknown
Monocarboxylate transporter 6MPQALERADGSWAWVVLLATMVTQGLTLGFPTCIGIFFTELQWEFQASNS...unknown
Pyruvate kinase PKLRMSIQENISSLQLRSWVSKSQRDLAKSILIGAPGGPAGYLRRASVAQLTQE...unknown
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Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS. Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682

Related Resource References

Resource NameReference
PubChem 1060
ChEMBL CHEMBL1162144
ChEBI CHEBI:32816
CCDC/CSD PRUVAC, PRUVAC01, FAFGUR
COD 2242954