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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

Reference:

Glyoxylic Acid IRO WIKI

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