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Pyruvic aldehyde, 30-45 wt% solution in water

Catalog No. AC175795000
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Quantity:
100 g
500 g
2.5 kg
Packaging:
Glass bottle

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

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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

Specifications

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.%
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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