Glyoxal, 40%

Name: Glyoxal, 40%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008122

About Glyoxal, 40%

Glyoxal (CAS 107-22-2) is a carbonyl building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 40% purity. With the molecular formula C2H2O2, it has a molar mass of 58.04 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is oxaldehyde. Alternative names: Ethanedial and Oxalaldehyde.

The material typically appears as a colourless to yellow liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and pharmaceutical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 250 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glyoxal, 40%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008122
CAS Number	107-22-2
IUPAC name	oxaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₂H₂O₂
Molecular weight	58.04 g/mol
Exact mass	58.0055
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	40%
HSN code	29121930
InChIKey	LEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)C=O
PubChem CID	7860

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	Ethanedial, Oxalaldehyde, 1,2-Ethanedione, Biformyl, Diformyl, Biformal, Oxal, Diformal, Ethanedione, Aerotex glyoxal 40, Glyoxal aldehyde, Glyoxal, 40%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P318, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, 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

Other grades of CAS 107-22-2

AR

Glyoxal 40%, GR

CAS: 107-22-2
Formula: C₂H₂O₂
MW: 58.04 g/mol

VQ-008121

Glyoxal solution

CAS: 107-22-2
Formula: C₂H₂O₂
MW: 58.04 g/mol

VQ-045678

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glyoxal, 40%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glyoxal, 40% is 107-22-2. It is also known as Ethanedial, Oxalaldehyde, 1,2-Ethanedione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glyoxal, 40%?

Glyoxal, 40% has the molecular formula C2H2O2 and a molecular weight of 58.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glyoxal, 40% can I order?

We supply Glyoxal, 40% in Synthesis (40%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 250 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glyoxal, 40%?

Yes. Every lot of Glyoxal, 40% 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 Glyoxal, 40% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glyoxal, 40% 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.