Glyoxylic Acid, Monohydrate

Molecular Formula
C2H2O3•H2O
Catalog Number
G2006
Supplier/Brand
Spectrum Chemical
CAS Number
563-96-2

Glyoxylic Acid, Monohydrate, also known as oxoacetic acid or formylformic acid, is an organic compound and one of the C2 carboxylic acids; it can be used to check for the presence of tryptophan in proteins. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.


Synonyms: 2-Oxoethanoic Acid ; Oxoacetic Acid

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DOT: UN3261, Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (glyoxylic acid), 8, PG III

Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 12 kg    UPS Air: 1 kg    FedEx Air: 50 kg

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Storage Information

DELIQUESCENT: Keep tightly closed.

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2023