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12-1370

Sigma-Aldrich

Glyoxal solution

CP, 40 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

Ethanedial, Oxalaldehyde

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Linear Formula:
OHCCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.04
Beilstein:
1732463
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

CP

availability

available only in Japan

concentration

40 wt. % in H2O

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)C([H])=O

InChI

1S/C2H2O2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H

InChI key

LEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Other Notes

This form of glyoxal is composed of 3 moles of glyoxal and 2 moles of water in a relatively stable configuration.

Caution

May precipitate on storage; redissolve at 50-60 °C.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

12-1370-5-500ML-J:


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Yu Wang et al.
Chemical Society reviews, 41(11), 4140-4149 (2012-04-18)
Methylglyoxal (MGO) and glyoxal (GO), known as reactive carbonyl species, can be generated endogenously and exogenously (human body and food system). They are attracting increased attention because of their relationship with diabetes and flavour generation. In this review, their characteristics
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Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(18), 4697-4708 (2012-04-03)
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