Methylglyoxal

Purity: 32% solution

Synonym(s): Pyruvaldehyde; Acetylformaldehyde; Pyruvic aldehyde; 2-Ketopropionaldehyde; 2-Oxopropanal

Formula: C3H4O2 Molecular Weight: 72.06

CAS Number: 78-98-8 Beilstein Number: 906750 MDL Number: MFCD00006960 PubChem CID: 880

Properties

Shelf life: 720 days

Solubility:

Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive.

Boiling point: 72°C

Melting point: 25°C

InChl: InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H, 1H3

Safety Information

Pictograms: GHS08; GHS05; GHS07

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements: H315; H319; H335; H341; H302; H318; H317; H290

Precautionary Statements: P261; P305+P351+P338; P280; P302+P352; P321; P405; P501; P264; P281; P271; P270; P304+P340; P403+P233; P272; P333+P313; P362+P364; P330; P234; P390; P406; P203; P264+P265; P301+P317; P305+P354+P338; P318; P317; P337+P317; P332+P317; P319

WGK: 3

Storage: Store at 2-8°C

Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter