Sodium pyruvate

CAS	113-24-6
Chemical formula	C3H3NaO3
Structural formula
Character	White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Application	Sodium pyruvate is an energy substance necessary for metabolic life activities. It is often used in the culture medium of cell culture. As a source of energy, it plays a role of replacing carbon source, participates in cell nutritional metabolism, and protects cells from hydrogen peroxide damage. In addition, sodium pyruvate also has good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.