Properties
Description
3-Bromopyruvic acid, soluble in DMSO and water, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting hexokinase. The molecular weight of the compound is 166.96, and its molecular formula is C3H3BrO3.
Molecular Formula
C3H3BrO3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 33 mg/mL (197.65 mM); Water: <1 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
3-Bromopyruvic acid can be used for its potential to selectively induce apoptosis in cancer cells and is particularly noted for its effects in various tumor types.
