Sodium Pyruvate is a common cell culture supplement that offers cells another metabolizable carbohydrate source, in addition to glucose. Sodium pyruvate is the sodium salt of pyruvic acid, a glycolysis intermediate and a precursor to the citric acid cycle. Sodium Pyruvate Solution can be added to cell culture media and may be necessary depending on cell type and media used. Sodium Pyruvate Solution offers a ready-to-use supplement, easily added to media as needed.