Glyoxylic Acid
TL;DR: Glyoxylic Acid (CAS 298-12-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H2O3 and molecular weight 74.0004 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxaldehydic acid
Also Known As: glyoxylic acid, 2-Oxoacetic Acid, Glyoxalic acid, Oxoacetic acid, Oxoethanoic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.0004 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 54.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 74.0004 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 55.0 |
| Melting Point | 98 |
| Density | 1.342 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.06 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, and benzene |
| SMILES | C(=O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | HHLFWLYXYJOTON-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glyoxylic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Glyoxylic Acid (CAS 298-12-4) has the molecular formula C2H2O3 and a molecular weight of 74 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.342 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Very soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, and benzene. Synonyms include glyoxylic acid and 2-Oxoacetic Acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Glyoxylic Acid
Property Insights of Glyoxylic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Glyoxylic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 54.4 Ų, Glyoxylic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glyoxylic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glyoxylic Acid?
The CAS number of Glyoxylic Acid is 298-12-4.
What is the molecular formula of Glyoxylic Acid?
The molecular formula of Glyoxylic Acid is C2H2O3.
What is the molecular weight of Glyoxylic Acid?
The molecular weight of Glyoxylic Acid is 74.0004 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glyoxylic Acid?
Glyoxylic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Glyoxylic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glyoxylic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Glyoxylic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.