Glyoxal
Глиоксаль · كلايوكسال · Γλυοξάλη · Glioxal · گلیوکسال · Éthanedial · ग्लायोऑक्साल · Glioxál · Gliossale · グリオキサール · 글리옥살 · Глиоксаль
| CAS | 107-22-2 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-474-9 |
| UN | 2810 |
| Formula | C2H2O2 |
| Molar mass | 58.04 g/mol |
| Autoignition temperature | 285 °C |
| Temperature class | T3 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2 |
| GHS | Warning · H315, H317, H319, H332, H341 |
Glyoxal is the dialdehyde that is the smallest possible and which consists of ethane having oxo groups on both carbons. It has a role as a pesticide, a plant growth regulator, an agrochemical and an allergen. Glyoxal appears as yellow crystals melting at15 °C. Hence often encountered as a light yellow liquid with a weak sour odor. Vapor has a green color and burns with a violet flame.