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Sodium pyruvate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium pyruvate is used in cell culture media as an additional source of energy. It acts as an antioxidant and finds protective effects against oxygen radicals. It serves as an intermediate in many metabolic pathways such as sugar metabolism. It is converted into acetyl coenzyme A and enters the trichloroacetic acid cycle. In addition, it is involved with amino acid metabolism and initiates the Kreb's cycle. It plays an important role as a free radical scavenger.
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Sodium pyruvate is used in cell culture media as an additional source of energy. It acts as an antioxidant and finds protective effects against oxygen radicals. It serves as an intermediate in many metabolic pathways such as sugar metabolism. It is converted into acetyl coenzyme A and enters the trichloroacetic acid cycle. In addition, it is involved with amino acid metabolism and initiates the Kreb′s cycle. It plays an important role as a free radical scavenger.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 3568341 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 110.04 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium pyruvate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium pyruvate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium pyruvate
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