Fig. 1 · Structure
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Phenylpyruvic acid sodium
Cat. No.
A56855
CAS
114-76-1
Endogenous Metabolite
Phenylpyruvic acid sodium is an endogenous metabolite that acts primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of 3-phenyllactic acid via lactate dehydrogenase. It exhibits notable antifungal properties, enhancing the activity of multiple lactic acid bacterial strains against fungal contaminants such as Aspergillus niger and Penicillium roqueforti. Additionally, phenylpyruvic acid sodium influences enzymatic activity in the pentose phosphate pathway, notably reducing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity in rat brain homogenates, making it a valuable reagent for research in metabolic and antifungal studies.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 114-76-1 |
| Applications | Endogenous Metabolite |
| Formula | C9H7NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.14 |
| Synonyms | Sodium phenylpyruvate |
| SMILES | O=C(C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)=O)O[Na] |
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In Vitro Solubility
Reported Solubility
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Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
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