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C₂H₂O₃

74.04 g/mol

Flavor & FragranceDanger

Glyoxylic acid

CAS298-12-4EC206-058-5

Category

Flavor & Fragrance

Compound Class

Organic Acid

Primary Use

Intermediate for flavorings and perfumes

Glyoxylic acid is an organic compound supplied as a 50% aqueous solution, ranging from colorless to straw yellow. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the production of flavorings and perfumes.

Intermediate for flavorings and perfumesIngredient in cosmeticsUsed to make pharmaceuticals, dyes, plastics, and agricultural chemicals

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Related Compounds

StrongSame Parent

Glyoxylic acid monohydrate

research compound

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Safety Reference

Corrosive

Harmful

Danger

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

H290May be corrosive to metals

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

oxaldehydic acid

InChIKey

HHLFWLYXYJOTON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(=O)C(=O)O

Synonyms (44)