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Methyl pyruvate, 98%
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% |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Refractive Index | 1.404 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN3272 |
| Beilstein | 1361953 |
| Merck Index | 14,8021 |
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