Pyruvic aldehyde, 35-45% w/w aq. soln

Description

CAS: 78-98-8 | C3H4O2 | 72.06 g/mol

Pyruvic aldehyde is used in the synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluation of N-terminal analogues of tubulysin-U an antimitotic compound. Also used in the synthesis of imidazoles as potent calcitonin gene-related CGRP antagonists.

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Applications
Pyruvic aldehyde is used in the synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluation of N-terminal analogues of tubulysin-U an antimitotic compound. Also used in the synthesis of imidazoles as potent calcitonin gene-related CGRP antagonists.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store under dry inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, air.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-98-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.06
• MDL Number: MFCD00006960
• InChI Key: AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylglyoxal, pyruvaldehyde, pyruvic aldehyde, acetylformaldehyde, acetylformyl, propanal, 2-oxo, 2-ketopropionaldehyde, propanedione, propanolone, methyl glyoxal
• PubChem CID: 880
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17158
• IUPAC Name: 2-oxopropanal
• SMILES: CC(=O)C=O

• Density: 1.2
• Refractive Index: 1.405
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCHO
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 906750
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6081
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO,water.
• Formula Weight: 72.06
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 35 to 45% w/w aq. soln
• Chemical Name or Material: Pyruvic aldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H317-H318-H341
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H341-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-164-8
RTECSNumber	UZ0700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only