Description

Sodium Glyoxylate is the sodium salt of glyoxylic acid, a versatile two-carbon building block with both aldehyde and carboxylic acid functionalities. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce compounds like vanillin, allantoin, and various heterocycles. Our high-purity Sodium Glyoxylate ensures reliable performance and consistent results in your complex synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of APIs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Production: Essential for the commercial synthesis of vanillin and other aromatic aldehydes.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Serves as a starting material for allantoin, a popular skin-soothing and moisturizing agent.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for Strecker amino acid synthesis and the preparation of various heterocyclic compounds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in polymer and resin chemistry for modifying material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Glyoxylate
CAS No.	2706-75-4
Molecular Formula	C2HNaO3
Molecular Weight	96.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Glyoxylic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Glyoxalate; Sodium Oxoacetate; Sodium Formylformate; Sodium 2-Oxoacetate; Oxoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium α-Ketoacetate
EINECS	220-292-0

Quality Control

Our Sodium Glyoxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting our customers in meeting their regulatory and compliance requirements for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.