GLYCOLALDEHYDE Property

Melting point:

97°C

Boiling point:

35.05°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.3660

refractive index 

1.4772

pka

13.34±0.10(Predicted)

LogP

-1.604 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Acetaldehyde, hydroxy- (141-46-8)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

GLYCOLALDEHYDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Glycolaldehyde is derived from 2,2-Diethoxyethanol (D441940), which is used in the synthesis of neooxazolomycin, part of the oxazolomycin family of antibiotics. Also used in the synthesis of pyrimidine based inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7).

Definition

ChEBI: The glycolaldehyde derived from ethylene glycol. The parent of the class of glycolaldehydes.

Hazard

Moderately toxic by ingestion