Description

Glyoxylic Acid Monohydrate is a versatile bifunctional organic compound containing both aldehyde and carboxylic acid groups, making it a valuable building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its high reactivity enables efficient production of a wide range of downstream products, from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals. This material is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop or produce high-value intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of allantoin, vanillin, and various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Crucial precursor for the manufacture of aromatic compounds like vanillin and heliotropin.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Employed in the synthesis of allantoin, a popular skin-conditioning and soothing agent.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in polymer chemistry and resin production for coatings and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent for Strecker amino acid synthesis and other condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glyoxylic Acid Monohydrate
CAS No.	563-96-2
Molecular Formula	C2H2O3 • H2O
Molecular Weight	92.05 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 74.04 g/mol)
Synonyms	Formylformic Acid Monohydrate; Oxoacetic Acid Monohydrate; Glyoxalic Acid Monohydrate; α-Ketoacetic Acid Monohydrate; Oxoethanoic Acid Monohydrate; 2-Oxoacetic Acid Monohydrate
EINECS	209-262-2

Quality Control

Our Glyoxylic Acid Monohydrate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing against established in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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