02155558-CF | CAS 78-98-8 | Methylglyoxal | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Methylglyoxal
| SKU | 02155558-CF |
| Alternate Names | Pyruvic aldehyde; 2-Oxopropanal; Acethylformaldehyde; Pyruvaldehyde |
| Application Notes | Methylglyoxal is used in formation of secondary organic aerosol. It it may be involved in the formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) |
| Base Catalog Number | 155558 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 906750 |
| Boiling Point | 162° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 78-98-8 |
| Density | 1.06 at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
| EC Number | 201-164-8 |
| Format | Liquid |
| Hazard Statements | H319 |
| Melting Point | < 25 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.063 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Full-face particle respirator, Gloves, Respirator cartridge, Respirator filter |
| RTECS Number | UZ0700000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 26.7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |





