Molekula
Glyoxylic acid 50% Aqueous Solution
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution is a reactive organic compound used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a reagent in biochemical research. It also serves as an intermediate for vanillin and other flavor and fragrance ingredients, dyes and plastics, and is used in industrial cleaning formulations and cosmetics. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 298-12-4, molecular formula: HCOCO₂H, molecular weight: 91.04 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazardous: signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Glyoxylic acid 50% Aqueous Solution from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear Light Yellow Liquid |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Acidity | ≤7.35 eq/kg |
| Glyoxylic acid | ⩾ 50.0% |
| Glyoxal | ≤ 0.5% |
| Nitric acid | ≤ 0.2% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.01% |
| Oxalate (Oxalic acid) | ≤ 1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029567 |
| CAS Number | 298-12-4 |
| IUPAC Name | oxaldehydic acid |
| EC Number | 206-058-5 |
| Molecular Formula | HCOCO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 91.04 |
| Exact Mass | 74.0004 |
| SMILES | C(=O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | HHLFWLYXYJOTON-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H2O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H,(H,4,5) |
| PubChem CID | 760 |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918309000 |
| Tariff Code | 2918300090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-Oxoacetic Acid
- Acetic acid, oxo-
- alpha-Ketoacetic acid
- Formylformic acid
- Glyoxalic acid
- glyoxylate
- Oxalaldehydic acid
- oxaldehydic acid
- Oxoacetic acid
- Oxoethanoic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution used for?
It is used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glyoxylic acid?
The formula is HCOCO2H and the molecular weight is 91.04 g/mol.
How should glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, away from light and incompatible materials.
What grade of glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution is available?
Available as a 50% aqueous solution, typically used for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of glyoxylic acid 50% aqueous solution?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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