Glycolaldehyde
TL;DR: Glycolaldehyde (CAS 141-46-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H4O2 and molecular weight 60.02113 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxyacetaldehyde
Also Known As: glycolaldehyde, 2-Hydroxyacetaldehyde, hydroxyacetaldehyde, Diose, Glycolic aldehyde
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.02113 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 60.02113 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 18.0 |
| Melting Point | 97 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.97 [mmHg] |
| SMILES | C(C=O)O |
| InChIKey | WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycolaldehyde is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycolaldehyde (CAS 141-46-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Glycolaldehyde is a surfactant raw material identified by CAS number 141-46-8 and the molecular formula C2H4O2 and a molecular weight of 60.02 g/mol. It is also known as glycolaldehyde and 2-Hydroxyacetaldehyde.
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Chemical Property Profile of Glycolaldehyde
Property Insights of Glycolaldehyde
The XLogP value of -0.9 indicates that Glycolaldehyde is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Glycolaldehyde exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycolaldehyde has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycolaldehyde?
The CAS number of Glycolaldehyde is 141-46-8.
What is the molecular formula of Glycolaldehyde?
The molecular formula of Glycolaldehyde is C2H4O2.
What is the molecular weight of Glycolaldehyde?
The molecular weight of Glycolaldehyde is 60.02113 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycolaldehyde?
Glycolaldehyde is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycolaldehyde (CAS 141-46-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram...
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