pyruvaattimole

Pyruvaattimole is a fictional chemical compound that appears in the Finnish science fiction novel "Valoa pimeydestä" by Pekka T. Virtanen. In the story, pyruvaattimole is depicted as a highly potent energy source that is discovered by the protagonist, Dr. Arto Virtanen. The compound is described as having remarkable stability and an immense capacity for energy release, making it a revolutionary discovery for interstellar travel and sustainable power generation within the narrative. The novel explores the ethical implications and societal impact of such a powerful substance, as its discovery leads to significant political and economic shifts in the fictional universe. The properties and exact chemical structure of pyruvaattimole are not detailed in scientific terms, as it serves primarily as a plot device to drive the narrative and explore themes of technological advancement and its consequences. Its name suggests a connection to pyruvate, a biological molecule involved in energy metabolism, but the fictional compound's nature is far more advanced and energetic than its biological namesake.