Pyruvaldehyde

Synonyms

Acetylformaldehyde

Aldehyde, Pyruvic

Methylglyoxal

Oxopropanal

Propanal, 2-oxo-

Pyruvic Aldehyde

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.