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AB46970

78-98-8 | 2-oxopropanal, 40% in water

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
1g 40% in stock $16.00 $11.00 -   +
5g 40% in stock $19.00 $13.00 -   +
25g 40% in stock $30.00 $21.00 -   +
100g 40% in stock $90.00 $63.00 -   +
500g 40% in stock $251.00 $176.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB46970
Chemical Name: 2-oxopropanal, 40% in water
CAS Number: 78-98-8
Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
Molecular Weight: 72.0627
MDL Number: MFCD00006960
SMILES: O=CC(=O)C

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 55.9  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 5  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: -0.4  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route 
  • Methylglyoxal, a reactive α-ketoaldehyde, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block for the preparation of various compounds. In organic chemistry, it serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of numerous valuable products due to its ability to undergo various reactions, such as condensation, addition, and reduction.One of the primary applications of methylglyoxal in chemical synthesis is its use in the formation of heterocycles, particularly pyrazoles and pyrimidines. By reacting with amines or hydrazines, methylglyoxal can participate in condensation reactions to form these important classes of compounds. This reaction pathway is commonly employed in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug candidates.Furthermore, methylglyoxal can be utilized as a crosslinking agent in polymer chemistry. Its ability to react with nucleophilic functional groups present in polymer chains allows for the formation of covalent links between polymer strands, leading to the creation of crosslinked polymer networks with enhanced mechanical properties and chemical stability.In addition to its role in heterocycle and polymer synthesis, methylglyoxal is also employed in the production of various fine chemicals and specialty compounds. Its reactivity and selectivity in organic reactions make it a valuable reagent for the preparation of diverse molecular scaffolds, enabling the development of new materials, agrochemicals, and functional molecules with tailored properties.Overall, the application of methylglyoxal in chemical synthesis demonstrates its significance as a versatile building block that contributes to the creation of a wide range of compounds with diverse applications in medicinal, materials, and agrochemical chemistry.
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