16490

Bromopyruvic acid

≥98.0%

• Synonym(s): 3-Bromo-2-oxopropionic acid
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂COCOOH
• CAS Number: 1113-59-3
• Molecular Weight: 166.96
• Beilstein: 1746786
• EC Number: 214-206-5
• MDL number: MFCD00002587
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57647568
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0%
• form: (Powder or Crystals or Flakes)
• mp: 77-82 °C
• solubility: water: soluble 1 g/10 mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless
• functional group: bromo; carboxylic acid; ketone
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OC(=O)C(=O)CBr
• InChI: 1S/C3H3BrO3/c4-1-2(5)3(6)7/h1H2,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: PRRZDZJYSJLDBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Bromopyruvic acid is an affinity label for cysteine residues†. It acts as cross-linker between nucleic acids and proteins. Kinetics of inactivation of pancreatic ribonuclease A by bromopyruvic acid has been investigated.

may contain traces of dibromopyruvic acid

Application

Bromopyruvic acid was used in the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acids.

Other Notes

Affinity label for cysteine residues; Cross-linker between nucleic acids and proteins

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves