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Glutaraldehyde

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Glutaraldehyde
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Glutaraldehyde

Molecular FormulaC5H8O2 CAS111-30-8 Molecular Weight100.12 g/mol
SynonymsPentanedial, Glutaral
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger
Corrosive Corrosive Acute toxic Acute toxic Irritant Irritant Health hazard Health hazard Environmental hazard Environmental hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Glutaraldehyde is a dialdehyde supplied mainly as a 50% aqueous solution. It is a powerful biocide and cross-linking agent.
- Disinfection: Cold sterilant for medical and dental equipment. - Leather Industry: Tanning agent. - Oil & Gas: Biocide for water injection and process water. - Animal Health: Disinfectant for farms and hatcheries.
AppearanceColorless liquid
OdorPungent odor
Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
Molecular Weight100.12 g/mol
Melting PointFreezing point -14 °C
Boiling Point187–189 °C (decomposes)
SolubilityMiscible with water
IUPAC Namepentanedial
Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
Molecular Weight100.12 g/mol
SMILESC(CC=O)CC=O
InChIKeySXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H330 Fatal if inhaled
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.

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