Methylglyoxal(MGO) is the organic compoundwith the formula CH3C(O)CHO. It is a reduced derivative of pyruvic acid. It is a reactive compound that is implicated in the biology of diabetes. Methylglyoxal is produced industrially by degradation of carbohydrates using overexpressed methylglyoxal synthasis.
Quality Level
Assay ≥97%
form liquid
refractive index n20/D 1.398 (lit.)
bp 143-147 °C (lit.)
density 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal was used in the synthesis of methylglyoxal via hydrolysis in the presence of H2SO4. It was used to investigate the effects of methylglyoxal-mediated glycation on the structure, thermal stability and enzyme activity of yeast enolaseinvivo.