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W296902

Pyruvaldehyde solution

40 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

Methylglyoxal solution, Acetylformaldehyde, Pyruvaldehyde, Pyruvic aldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCHO
CAS Number:
78-98-8
Molecular Weight:
72.06
FEMA Number:
2969
Council of Europe no.:
105
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901425
Flavis number:
7.001
NACRES:
NA.21
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
906750
MDL number:
MFCD00006960
Organoleptic:
caramel
Grade:
Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

300, 400

biological source

synthetic

grade

Halal

concentration

40 wt. % in H2O

refractive index

n20/D 1.41

density

1.178 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

caramel

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H,1H3

InChI key

AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Pyruvaldehyde solution may be used along with ammonium salts to prepare aqueous solutions that mimic atmospheric aerosol compositions to study the formation of absorbing secondary organic materials.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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