Glycolaldehyde

Name: Glycolaldehyde
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039354

About Glycolaldehyde

Listed under CAS 141-46-8, Glycolaldehyde is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C2H4O2, molecular weight 60.05 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-hydroxyacetaldehyde. It is also known as Diose or Glycolic aldehyde.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Glycolaldehyde in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycolaldehyde
Catalogue No.	VQ-039354
CAS Number	141-46-8
IUPAC name	2-hydroxyacetaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₂H₄O₂
Molecular weight	60.05 g/mol
Exact mass	60.0211
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C=O)O
PubChem CID	756

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Diose, Glycolic aldehyde, Acetaldehyde, hydroxy-, Methylol formaldehyde, 2-hydroxyethanal, 2-OH-acetaldehyde, Hydroxyethanal, 2-Oxoethanol, 2-oxidanylethanal, Acetaldehyde, hydroxy- (9CI), hydroxy-acetaldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycolaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycolaldehyde is 141-46-8. It is also known as Diose, Glycolic aldehyde, Acetaldehyde, hydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycolaldehyde?

Glycolaldehyde has the molecular formula C2H4O2 and a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyacetaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycolaldehyde can I order?

We supply Glycolaldehyde in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycolaldehyde?

Yes. Every lot of Glycolaldehyde is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycolaldehyde be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glycolaldehyde is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.