Glyoxylic Acid
CAS No.: 298-12-4 EC Number: (C8H16NCl)n
Molecular formula: C2H2O3 Molecular weight: 74.04
Molecular Structure:
Property:
Glyoxylic acid is both an aldehyde and a carboxylic acid. It is supplied as an aqueous solution, it is a transparent light yellow liquid. It is mainly produced by either electrolyzing oxalic acid or oxidizing glyoxal.
Specification：
| Item | Index | |
| Appearance | Transparent light yellow liquid | |
| Glyoxylic acid | 40.0% Min. | 50.0% Min. |
| Glyoxal | 1.0% Max. | |
| Nitric acid | 0.2% Max. | |
| Oxalic acid | 2.0% Max. | 1.0% Max. |
Usage:
Glyoxylic Acid is the raw material for vanillin production in the flavor industry. It is also the intermediate for pharmaceuticals including atenolol, D-Hydroxybenzeneglycin, broad-spectrum antibiotic amoxicillin (orally taken), acetophenone, etc. As a specialty chemical and biodegradable copolymer feedstock, Glyoxylic Acid is also a cleaning agent for a variety of industrial applications. Besides, Glyoxylic is also used in dyes, plastics, and agricultural chemicals.
Packing and Storage:
200L plastic pail. Stored in a cool, dry, and draughty place.
Key words：
Glyoxylic Acid, Oxoacetic acid
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