Use
ethyl pyruvate has its formula be ch3cocooc2h5. it is also known as 2-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester. it is as a colorless transparent liquid at room temperature with fresh, sweet floral aroma. it can be applied to the formulation of flavors of apples, citrus, chocolate, etc. it is an extremely important intermediate of organic synthesis with wide applications in pharmaceutical (synthetic drugs of thiophene), pesticides (herbicides of dupont company, thiophene-class fungicide), food (can be used as a preservative, antiseptic agent, etc.), cosmetics and other industries. ethyl pyruvate has excellent efficacy in inhibiting the formation of tyramine enzyme in the epidermis. therefore, it is possible to prevent the formation of melanin in the skin and has skin whitening effect. it can also serve as an effective active ingredient for being supplemented into the air freshener, and can effectively clear the ammonia and methyl mercaptan in the air with fresh and clean smells.