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Glyoxylic acid

(50% solution in water) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Glyoxalic acid

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

10 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

potency

2528 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

pH

0.3 (19.5 °C in H2O)

bp

111 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-93 °C

density

1.34 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

Application

  • Advancing mesoporous carbon synthesis for supercapacitors: Research highlights the use of glyoxylic acid as a cross-linking agent in the synthesis of mesoporous carbons, enhancing their functionality for supercapacitor applications. This study provides key insights into the design of advanced energy storage materials (Song et al., 2023).
  • Thermoset films and coatings: Glyoxylic acid is utilized to create ductile, high-lignin-content thermoset films and coatings, showcasing its applicability in sustainable material engineering. This approach offers new opportunities for the development of environmentally friendly coatings and films (Boarino et al., 2023).
  • Organic synthesis: A novel decarboxylative N-formylation of amines using glyoxylic acid, promoted by H2O2, has been documented, highlighting its role as a reagent in organic synthesis. This method represents a significant advancement in the synthesis of amine derivatives (Wu et al., 2023).
  • Enhancing luminescence in covalent organic frameworks: A study demonstrates the incorporation of glyoxylic acid as a linker in two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks, significantly boosting their luminescence. This finding opens up new avenues for the use of these materials in optoelectronic applications (Yang et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): 47.0 - 53.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.330 - 1.340

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290 - H314 - H317

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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