Glyoxal solution - Suitable for molecular biology, 40% in H2O(8.8 M) , CAS No.107-22-2

CAS: 107-22-2 Cat. No.: G103130 Formula: C2H2O2 Molecular Weight: 58.04 Beilstein Registry Number: 1732463 EC Number: 203-474-9
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GRADE & PURITY Suitable for molecular biology ? Molecular-biology grade — free of nucleases and contaminants that degrade DNA/RNA. Use in cloning, PCR, and nucleic-acid work needing clean reagents. 40% in H2O(8.8 M)
Synonyms
GLYOXAL|Ethanedial|107-22-2|Oxalaldehyde|oxaldehyde|1,2-Ethanedione|Biformyl|Diformyl|Glyoxylaldehyde|Biformal|Diformal|Oxal|Aerotex glyoxal 40|Glyoxal aldehyde|Ethanedione|CCRIS 952|Ethandial|HSDB 497|DTXSID5025364|Glyoxal, 29.2%|EINECS 203-474-9|ethane-
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Why this grade

Suitable for molecular biology, 40% in H2O(8.8 M) Suitable for molecular biology for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 198 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
GLYOXAL | Ethanedial | 107-22-2 | Oxalaldehyde | oxaldehyde | 1,2-Ethanedione | Biformyl | Diformyl | Glyoxylaldehyde | Biformal | Diformal | Oxal | Aerotex glyoxal 40 | Glyoxal aldehyde | Ethanedione | CCRIS 952 | Ethandial | HSDB 497 | DTXSID5025364 | Glyoxal, 29.2% | EINECS 203-474-9 | ethane-
Specifications & Purity
Suitable for molecular biology, 40% in H2O(8.8 M)
Storage
Room temperature
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Grade
Suitable for molecular biology
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488180588
Canonical Smiles
C(=O)C=O
IUPAC Name
oxaldehyde
InChIKey
LEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C2H2O2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H
Isomeric SMILES
C(=O)C=O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
MD2700000
UN Number
2810
Packing Group
I
Molecular Weight
58.04
Beilstein
1732463
Reaxy-Rn
1732463
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1732463&ln=

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📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbonyl compounds
Intermediate Tree Nodes Aldehydes
Direct ParentShort-chain aldehydes
Alternative Parents Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Short-chain aldehyde - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CXCL8 Tchem Interleukin-8 (642 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MPO Tchem Myeloperoxidase (1002 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ALDH1A1 Tchem Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (77053 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
FFAR3 Tchem Free fatty acid receptor 3 (304 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2608146Certificate of AnalysisSep 11, 2026 G103130
G2318198Certificate of AnalysisApr 09, 2025 G103130
D2117064Certificate of AnalysisOct 24, 2024 G103130
D2117066Certificate of AnalysisOct 24, 2024 G103130
I1804054Certificate of AnalysisJul 14, 2023 G103130
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol and ether, soluble in water.
Refractive Index1.3826
Boil Point(°C)104℃
Melt Point(°C)-14℃
Molecular Weight58.040 g/mol
XLogP3-0.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass58.0055 Da
Monoisotopic Mass58.0055 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area34.100 Ų
Heavy Atom Count4
Formal Charge0
Complexity25.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Molecular Biology Grade
What Are the Differences Between Polyvinyl Alcohol 1788, 2488, and 2699? Understanding Workability, Bonding Strength, and Relative Water Resistance from the Perspective of Degree of Polymerization and Degree of Hydrolysis
The Skin Anti-Aging Mechanisms of α-Lipoic Acid: ALA/DHLA Redox Cycling, the Antioxidant Network, and Regulation of Collagen AGE Formation
Skin Anti-Aging Mechanisms of Carnosine and Decarboxy Carnosine: Active Carbonyl Scavenging, Oxidative-Stress Buffering, and Inhibition of Collagen Glycation Cross-Linking
How Does Collagen Tripeptide Act on the Skin: Stratum Corneum Delivery, Matrix Protection, and Regulation of Collagen Homeostasis
What Determines Collagen Function: From Triple-Helix Formation to Hierarchical Assembly, Crosslink Maturation, and Dynamic Remodeling
Storage Stability and Deoxyfluorination Reactivity of ImCl[H₂F₃]—Reactivity Modulation of the H₂F₃⁻ Fluoride Source and Substrate Activation by 2-Chloroimidazolium
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