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What is the purpose of sodium pyruvate in media? Sodium pyruvate serves as an additional energy source for cells in culture. It is often added to low-glucose formulations (1.0 g/L glucose) and is sometimes added to higher-glucose formulations as well.
Chemical formula C3H3NaO3
Melting point 220–230°C
Boiling point >300 °C
Molecular Weight 110 g/molTechnical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Molar mass 110 g/mol
Other names 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
CAS Number 113-24-6Sodium pyruvate is a salt of pyruvic acid, and its formula is C3H3NaO3. It is a metabolite of glucose and is used by cells as a carbohydrate source. It is also involved in amino acid metabolism and initiates the Kreb's cycle.
Sodium Pyruvate
Chemical Formula C3H3NaO3 CAS Number 113-24-6 Appearance White to Faint Yellow CAS No 113-24-6 Formula C3H3NaO3 Molar Mass 110.044 g/mol Information of Sodium Pyruvate:
Sodium pyruvate is commonly added to cell culture media as an additional source of energy, but may also have protective effects against hydrogen peroxide. This was reported by Giandomenico et al.[1] and has been confirmed by several independent groupsAPPEARANCE WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER ASSAY 99.3% PH 5.7 FREE ACID 0.06% LOSS ON DRYING 0.41% CHLORIDE 20PPM MAX SULFATE 20PPM MAX PB 5PPM MAX AS 1PPM MAX HG 1PPM MAX CD 1PPM MAX PACKING REQUIRMENT CAS NO. 113-24-6
