Glyceraldehyde
TL;DR: Glyceraldehyde (CAS 56-82-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O3 and molecular weight 90.03169 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,3-dihydroxypropanal
Also Known As: DL-Glyceraldehyde, glyceraldehyde, 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal, Glyceric aldehyde, Glycerose
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.03169 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 90.03169 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 43.0 |
| Melting Point | 145 °C |
| Solubility | 17 mg/mL |
| SMILES | C(C(C=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | MNQZXJOMYWMBOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glyceraldehyde is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. 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).
Glyceraldehyde (CAS 56-82-6) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.03 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 17 mg/mL. Synonyms include DL-Glyceraldehyde and glyceraldehyde.
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 Glyceraldehyde
Property Insights of Glyceraldehyde
The XLogP value of -1.6 indicates that Glyceraldehyde is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, Glyceraldehyde exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glyceraldehyde has 2 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 Glyceraldehyde?
The CAS number of Glyceraldehyde is 56-82-6.
What is the molecular formula of Glyceraldehyde?
The molecular formula of Glyceraldehyde is C3H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Glyceraldehyde?
The molecular weight of Glyceraldehyde is 90.03169 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glyceraldehyde?
Glyceraldehyde is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy Glyceraldehyde?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glyceraldehyde?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Glyceraldehyde and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.