Pyruvic aldehyde, 30-45 wt% solution in water

Description

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

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-98-8, 7732-18-5
• 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

• Melting Point: -20.0°C
• Color: Brown-Yellow to Yellow
• Density: 1.2000g/mL
• pH: 1 to 3
• Boiling Point: >72.0°C
• Flash Point: >71°C
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4209
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCHO
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 01, 762
• Specific Gravity: 1.2
• Merck Index: 15, 6153
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene and dmso
• Formula Weight: 72.06
• Percent Purity: 35-45 wt.%
• Physical Form: Solution
• Chemical Name or Material: Pyruvic aldehyde, 35-45 wt.%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,if present and easy to do. Con
EINECSNumber	201-164-8
RTECSNumber	UZ0700000
TSCA	TSCA
Recommended Storage	4°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only