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56-82-6

Name DL-GLYCERALDEHYDE
CAS 56-82-6
EINECS(EC#) 200-290-0
Molecular Formula C3H6O3
MDL Number MFCD00064379
Molecular Weight 90.08
MOL File 56-82-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition Isomeric with dihydroxyacetone. It is produced by the oxidation of sugars in the body. As the simplest aldose, the conformation of dand lglyceraldehydes has been designated the reference standard for dand l-carbohydrates and derivatives.
Appearance OFF-WHITE TO BEIGE POWDER
Melting point  144-145 °C(lit.)
alpha  [α]D20 -0.3~+0.3゜ (c=2.5, H2O)
Boiling point  107.25°C (rough estimate)
density  1.593 g/cm3 (-5℃)
refractive index  1.4540 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly, Sonicated))
form  Solid
pka 12.60±0.20(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  29.13g/L(18 ºC)
CAS DataBase Reference 56-82-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Glyceraldehyde (56-82-6)

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WGK Germany  3
RTECS  MA6475000
10-23
HS Code  29124990

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