S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SODIUM  PYRUVATE

Synonyms:			2-Oxopropanoic acid sodium salt; Sodium alpha-Ketopropionate; Sodium pyruvate

Formula:				C3H3NaO3

C.A.S.:				113-24-6

Molecular Weight:			110.04

Description:				White crystalline powder

Assay:					99% Minimum

Pyruvic Acid				> 76%

Transparency			>90 %

Solubility:				Clear colorless solution
 100 mg/ml, H2O

Loss on drying			<0.5%

Sulfate				<20 ppm

Chloride				<20 ppm

Arsenic				<1 ppm

Heavy Metals			<10 ppm

Effective: 12/22/08