Pyruvic acid Synonyms Pyroracemic acid; alpha-Ketopropionic acid; 2-Oxopropanoic acidCAS RN 127-17-3EINECS 204-824-3Molecular Formula C3H4O3Molecular Weight 88.06Standard 98.5+%FEMA 2970 Melting point 11.8 ºC Boiling point 165 ºC Appearance yellowish transparent liquid