CH3COCOCH2CH3
CH3COCOCH2CH3, also known as ethyl pyruvate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O3. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Ethyl pyruvate is an ester derived from pyruvic acid and ethanol. Structurally, it features a ketone group adjacent to an ester group, making it a vicinal diketone ester.
This compound finds applications in various fields. In the food industry, it can be used as a