ETHANEDIAL, OXALALDEHYDE

Glyoxal (also called ethanedial or oxalaldehyde) is the smallest dialdehyde, with two strongly reactive aldehyde groups.

CAS:

107-22-2

Formula:

C₂H₂O₂

Molar Weight

≈ 58.04 g/mol

Melting Point

–14 °C

Boiling Point

~50-51 °C

Density

~1.27 g/cm³

Forms

glyoxal

Odor

Sharp, pungent, mild aldehydic odor

Key applications

Serves as cross-linker for paper resins.
Used to strengthen textile and starch finishes.
Intermediate in polymer and adhesive synthesis.
Used in leather tanning as a reticulation agent.
Used in biochemical labs for nucleic acid binding.

Industries

Textile industry
Paper and pulp industry
Adhesive & resin manufacturing
Leather processing
Pharmaceutical / chemical intermediates

1,2-Ethanedione

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