Pyruvic acid, also known as α-oxopropionic acid, is an organic substance with a chemical formula of C3H4O3 and a structure of CH3COCOOH.
It is an important intermediate for sugar metabolism in all biological cells and the mutual transformation of various substances in the body.
Because the molecule contains active ketones and carboxyl groups, it is widely used in various fields such as chemistry, medicine, food, agriculture, and environmental protection. It is a basic chemical raw material and can be prepared through chemical synthesis, biotechnology, etc.
