Pyruvic acid

At a glance

Pyruvic acid is a fragrance ingredient used in perfumery to add a sweet, slightly fruity note It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
127-17-3
Profile
sweet, fruity, slightly acidic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01