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Bromopyruvic acid, 97%
Description
Bromopyruvic acid is used as an affinity label for cysteine residues and a potential anti-cancer agent. It is involved in the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acids and substituted pyranones. It plays a vital role as a cross-linker between nucleic acids and proteins. It is used as an anticancer agent for lung tumors.
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Bromopyruvic acid is used as an affinity label for cysteine residues and a potential anti-cancer agent. It is involved in the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acids and substituted pyranones. It plays a vital role as a cross-linker between nucleic acids and proteins. It is used as an anticancer agent for lung tumors.
Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethyl acetate and water.
Notes
Moisture and air sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 75°C to 80°C |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 1746786 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,ethyl acetate and water. |
Formula Weight | 166.96 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | Bromopyruvic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 214-206-5 |
RTECSNumber | UZ0840000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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