Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution

Name: Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008123

About Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution

Listed under CAS 298-12-4, Glyoxylic acid is a carbonyl building block available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 50% purity. The compound has the formula C2H2O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 74.04 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is oxaldehydic acid. Alternative names: Formylformic acid and Oxoethanoic acid.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to yellow liquid. Key physical data: a density of 1.342 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L and 5 L, 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	Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution
Catalogue No.	VQ-008123
CAS Number	298-12-4
IUPAC name	oxaldehydic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₂O₃
Molecular weight	74.04 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0004
Purity / assay	50%
HSN code	29183090
InChIKey	HHLFWLYXYJOTON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	760

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
Density	1.342 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
UN number	UN 3265
Synonyms	Formylformic acid, Oxoethanoic acid, 2-Oxoacetic Acid, Glyoxalic acid, Oxoacetic acid, Acetic acid, oxo-, Oxalaldehydic acid, glyoxylate, alpha-Ketoacetic acid, Formic acid, formyl-, glyoxalate, Kyselina glyoxylova

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, 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

Other grades of CAS 298-12-4

Extra Pure

Glyoxylic acid, extra pure 50%

CAS: 298-12-4
Formula: C₂H₂O₃
MW: 74.04 g/mol

VQ-045903

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution?

The CAS Registry Number of Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution is 298-12-4. It is also known as Formylformic acid, Oxoethanoic acid, 2-Oxoacetic Acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution?

Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution has the molecular formula C2H2O3 and a molecular weight of 74.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxaldehydic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution can I order?

We supply Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution in (50%) grade, in 250 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L, 5 L, 250 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution?

Yes. Every lot of Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution 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 Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glyoxylic acid, 50%, solution is classified as hazardous (UN 3265), 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.