Preferred Label : pyruvaldehyde;
MeSH definition : An organic compound used often as a reagent in organic synthesis, as a flavoring agent,
and in tanning. It has been demonstrated as an intermediate in the metabolism of acetone
and its derivatives in isolated cell preparations, in various culture media, and in
vivo in certain animals.;
MeSH synonym : acetylformaldehyde; aldehyde, pyruvic; methylglyoxal; pyruvic aldehyde;
MeSH Hyperonym : oxopropanal;
MeSH CAS label : propanal, 2-oxo-;
MeSH Related Number : 78-98-8 (Pyruvaldehyde);
Registry Number MeSH : 78-98-8;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyruvic aldehyde;
Codes EINECS : 201-164-8;
Is substance : O;
UNII : 722KLD7415;
InChIKey : AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
Origin ID : D011765;
UMLS CUI : C0034338;
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An organic compound used often as a reagent in organic synthesis, as a flavoring agent,
and in tanning. It has been demonstrated as an intermediate in the metabolism of acetone
and its derivatives in isolated cell preparations, in various culture media, and in
vivo in certain animals.