Methyl glyoxal, 40% solution
Buy Methyl glyoxal, 40% solution (CAS 78-98-8) from Zemixal: C3H4O2, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Packs from 25 g.
About Methyl glyoxal, 40% solution
Researchers and plant chemists source Methyl glyoxal, 40% solution from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. For your records, the material is defined by CAS 78-98-8, formula C3H4O2 and molar mass 72.06 g/mol. Typical appearance is liquid.
Use cases we see most often
- Organic synthesis
- Condensation & reductive amination
- API intermediates
Handling and storage
Literature values: melting point -20 °C, boiling point >72 °C and density 1.17 g/mL at 25 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H290, H302, H315 and H317). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures.
Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g and 500 g, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Organic synthesis
- Condensation & reductive amination
- API intermediates
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Methyl glyoxal, 40% solution |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-007198 |
| CAS number | 78-98-8 |
| IUPAC name | 2-oxopropanal |
| Molecular formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molar mass | 72.06 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 72.0211 |
| Physical form | Solution |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Melting point | -20 °C |
| Boiling point | >72 °C |
| Density | 1.17 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | -0.4 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 34.1 Ų |
| HS code | 29144000 |
| InChIKey | AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)C=O |
| PubChem CID | 880 |
| Synonyms | Acetylformaldehyde, Pyruvaldehyde, Pyruvic aldehyde, methylglyoxal, Acetylformyl, Propanal, 2-oxo-, 2-Ketopropionaldehyde, Propanedione, Propanolone, Pyroracemic aldehyde, 2-Oxopropionaldehyde, Glyoxal, methyl |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H290May be corrosive to metals
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
- H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary statements P203, P234, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P390
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 500 g | Quoted on request |
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