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Onichem Specialities Glyoxylic Acid

Onichem Specialities Glyoxylic Acid is most widely used as a cross-linking agent for the resins for textiles, leathers and papers, for water soluble polymers such as carboxy methyl cellulose and cellulose ethers, for H2S scavenger in oil & gas fields. It is also used as intermediate for pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

Chemical Name: Glyoxylic Acid

CAS Number: 298-12-4

Synonyms: 2-oxoacetic acid, alpha-Ketoacetic Acid, Formylformic Acid, Glyoxalic Acid, Oxalaldehydic Acid, Oxaldehydic Acid, Oxoethanoic Acid, α-Ketoacetic acid

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    CAS No.
    298-12-4
    EC No.
    206-058-5
    Chemical Structure

    Onichem Specialities Glyoxylic Acid Chemical Structure

    Applications & Uses

    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Application Direction

    Can be used for the flavoring agents and fixative of cosmetics,essence of daily-use chemicals. Allantoid, made of this product, is used as healer for
    wound, additive for cosmetics and plant growth regulator. It is also used in the field of medicine.

    Properties

    Appearance
    Pale yellow transparent liquid
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Specific Gravity, (25/25°C)1.330~1.340
    Boiling Point111°C
    Freezing/Melting Point-93°C
    Contentmin. 50%
    Oxalic Acidmax. 1.5%%
    Glyoxalmax. 1.0%
    Nitric Acidmax. 0.2%
    Heavy metal(as Pb), ppmmax. 20

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packing

    Normally packed in 250 kgs net plastic drums, can also be shipped in IBC (1,250 net) or by ISO tank (23mt net). sea-worthy for exporting Stored in cool and dry air-flowing area preventing sun light.