Methylglyoxal

Melting point :25 °C
Boiling point :72 °C
Density :1.19 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor pressure :25.09hPa at 20℃
refractive index :n20/D 1.4209
RTECS :UZ0700000
FEMA :2969 | PYRUVALDEHYDE
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Soluble)
form :Solution
color :Clear yellow to yellow-brown
Odor :at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet acidic ethereal brown rum
Odor Type :caramellic
biological source :synthetic
Water Solubility :>=10 g/100 mL at 17 ºC
Sensitive :Air Sensitive
Merck :14,6081
JECFA Number :937
BRN :906750
Henry's Law Constant :3.5×10¹ mol/(m³Pa) at 25℃, Burkholder et al. (2019)
InChI :1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H,1H3
InChIKey :AIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES :[H]C(=O)C(C)=O
LogP :-1.06 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference :78-98-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC :3 (Vol. 51) 1991
NIST Chemistry Reference :Propanal, 2-oxo-(78-98-8)
EPA Substance Registry System :Methylglyoxal (78-98-8)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H290 May be corrosive to metals Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Warning P234, P390, P404 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitisation, Skin Category 1 Warning P261, P272, P280, P302+P352,P333+P313, P321, P363, P501 H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Danger P280, P305+P351+P338, P310 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Warning P201,P202, P281, P308+P313, P405,P501
Precautionary statements:	P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original container. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.