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Glyoxal, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Glyoxal is used to prepare 4,5-dihydroxy-2-imidazolidinone by condensation with urea. It finds application in leather tanning process, textile finishes and paper coatings. It is an important building block in the synthesis of imidazoles. It acts as a solubilizer and cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry. Further, it is used as a fixative for histology to preserve cells in order to examine under a microscope.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Glyoxal is used to prepare 4,5-dihydroxy-2-imidazolidinone by condensation with urea. It finds application in leather tanning process, textile finishes and paper coatings. It is an important building block in the synthesis of imidazoles. It acts as a solubilizer and cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry. Further, it is used as a fixative for histology to preserve cells in order to examine under a microscope.
Solubility
Miscible with water, methanol and dimethylsulfoxide.
Notes
Moisture and heat sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agent, oxygen, peroxides, amides, amines, hydroxy-containing materials, nitric acid and aldehydes.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -14°C |
| Density | 1.271 |
| Boiling Point | 104°C |
| Linear Formula | HCOCHO |
| Refractive Index | 1.409 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Beilstein | 1732463 |
| Merck Index | 14,4509 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,methanol and dimethylsulfoxide. |
| Formula Weight | 58.04 |
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Safety and Handling
- Glyoxal, 40% w/w aq. soln
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethanedial, Ethyleneglycol
RUO – Research Use Only