Glyoxylic acid monohydrate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

49-52 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

100 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.33 g/mL at 20 °C

refractive index 

n20/D 1.414

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

H₂O: 0.1 g/mL, clear

form 

Liquid

pka

3.43±0.11(Predicted)

color 

White to light yellow

Water Solubility 

Freely soluble

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

Merck 

14,4511

BRN 

969535

InChIKey

MOOYVEVEDVVKGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

563-96-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C,Xi

Risk Statements 

34-43-41

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45-37/39-24-27

RIDADR 

UN 3265 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

MD4550000

F 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29183000

MSDS

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Glyoxylic acid monohydrate Usage And Synthesis

Description

Glyoxylic acid monohydrate is a versatile chemical used in various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and cosmetics industries. It is commonly used as an intermediate in producing chemicals like vanillin, amino acids, and herbicides. It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from oxidizing agents and sources of ignition. Glyoxylic acid monohydrate may cause severe skin burns and eye damage, so it is essential to follow proper safety guidelines when handling it. The environmental impact of this product is minimal if it is disposed of according to local regulations.

Chemical Properties

white to light yellow crystalline powder or chunks

Uses

Glyoxylic acid is a reagent for sulfinylmaleate synthesis. It is one of the chemicals used in the Hopkins Cole reaction. It is involved to check the presence of tryptophan in proteins. It is condensed with urea and 1,2-diaminobenzene to form heterocycles. It also undergoes Friedel-Crafts and cyclocondensation reactions to form bis(pentamethylphenyl) acetic acid and a beta-carboline respectively. It is employed in the synthesis of a sulfinylmaleate, which serves as an efficient dienophile for enantioselective Diels-Alder cycloadditions.

Uses

Occurs in unripe fruit and in young green leaves; has also been found in very young sugar beets.

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