Glyoxylic acid Production Description
Chemical name:Glyoxylic acid
CAS.No.:298-12-4
Molecular Formula:C2H2O3
EINECS No.:206-058-5
Molecular weight:74.04
Glyoxylic acid Physical properties
Appearance light transparent yellow liquid
Density 1.33-1.36 g/ml at 20 ℃
Melting point -93℃
Boiling point 111℃
Glyoxylic acid Specification
| Item | Colorless grade |
| Appearance | Colorless or Yellowish Transparent Liquid |
| Glyoxylic acid | 50%+0.5 |
| Glyoxal | ≤0.1% |
| Oxalic acid | ≤0.3% |
| Formic acid | ≤0.6% |
| Maleic acid | 0.1 |
| Chroma | ≤50 |
Note:When temperature is lower or in winter,it is normal that exists powder on bottom of drum.It dissolves when heat and stir.
Glyoxylic acid Application
Pharmaceuticals
used as intermediate for D-hydroxybenzeneglycin, broadspectrum antibiotic, ,acetophenone ,amino acid etc.
Cosmetics
Used in hair care products,especially in hair straightening products.
Cosmetic grade glyoxylic acid is used in hair cosmetics with little color difference.
Flavor
Used as material for methyl vanillin, ethyl vanillin.
Suit finishing agent,pet fur finishing agent
Agrochemicals
Allantoin
Water purificants
Dyes
Glyoxylic acid Package
250kg/plastic drum,20MT/20FCL
1250kg/IBC drum,20MT or 22.5MT/20FCL
Glyoxylic acid Shelf life
About 24 months in unopened,original containers.
Glyoxylic acid Storage and Safe Materials
Stored in cool and dry air-flowing area preventing sunlight.