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Methyl pyruvate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methyl Pyruvate acts as a potent secretagogue used in the study of stimulus-secretion coupling. Also used in the preparation of quinoxalines as dual phoosphodiesterase 2/10 (PDE2/10) inhibitors. It increases free calcium ion concentration in the cytosol of pancreatic cells. It is used in the preparation of dimethyl 2,3-dimethylenebutanedioate.
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Methyl Pyruvate acts as a potent secretagogue used in the study of stimulus-secretion coupling. Also used in the preparation of quinoxalines as dual phoosphodiesterase 2/10 (PDE2/10) inhibitors. It increases free calcium ion concentration in the cytosol of pancreatic cells. It is used in the preparation of dimethyl 2,3-dimethylenebutanedioate.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ether, alcohol. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agent, heat.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.123 |
| Boiling Point | 135°C to 137°C |
| Flash Point | 39°C (102°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Refractive Index | 1.404 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3272 |
| Beilstein | 1361953 |
| Merck Index | 14,8021 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,methanol,ether,alcohol. Slightly soluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl pyruvat
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl pyruvate
RUO – Research Use Only
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