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Is Pyruvic Acid vegetarian?

Pyruvic Acid

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Pyruvic Acid is the simplest of the alpha-keto acids, containing both a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group; it is an important intermediate in several metabolic pathways and can be produced synthetically or via fermentation.

Also known as Propanoic Acid, 2-oxo
INCI name Pyruvic Acid
CAS number 127-17-3
EC number 204-824-3
CosIng ID 79232
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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