Description / Application
Methylglyoxal is a 2-oxo aldehyde derived from propanal. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a member of propanals and a 2-oxo aldehyde.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Methylglyoxal; Pyruvaldehyde; 2-Oxopropanal; acetylformaldehyde |
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| Molecular Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.06 |
| MFCD | MFCD00006960 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3265 |
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| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H290;H317;H318;H341 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P280;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313 |