Pyruvic Acid
AKA “2-Oxopropanoic Acid, Alpha-Keto Acid”
Ingredient Facts
Pyruvic acid
AKA: 2-Oxopropanoic Acid, Alpha-Keto Acid
Botanical · Exfoliant
Plant-Derived
Exfoliant
Clean
Formula
C3H4O3
Mol. Weight
88.06
CAS #
127-17-3
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Functions
Exfoliant
Removes dead skin cells so fresh ones can come through. Chemical exfoliants (acids) are generally gentler than physical scrubs.
Masking
Chemical Peel
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng