Bibliothèque des gaz et solvants
Éthanedial
Glyoxal · Глиоксаль · كلايوكسال · Glyoxal · Γλυοξάλη · Glioxal · گلیوکسال · ग्लायोऑक्साल · Glioxál · Gliossale · グリオキサール · 글리옥살
| CAS | 107-22-2 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-474-9 |
| UN | 2810 |
| Formule | C2H2O2 |
| Masse molaire | 58,04 g/mol |
| Température d'auto-inflammation | 285 °C |
| Classe de température | T3 |
| Densité relative du gaz ou de la vapeur (air = 1) | 2 |
| GHS | Attention · 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.