Glutaraldehyde
1. Product Name: Glutaraldehyde
Synonyms: Pentanedial
2. CAS No.: 111-30-8, EINECS:203-856-5
3. Structure Formula:
4. Molecular Formula: C5H8O2, MW:100.12
5. Properties:
It is colorless or yellowish bright liquid with slight irritating odor; soluble in water, ether and ethanol.
It is active, can be easily polymerized and oxidized, and it is an excellent cross-linking agent for protein.
It also has excellent sterilizing properties.
6. Quality spec:
ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | ||
Assay % ≥ | 50 | ||
Appearance | Transparent colorless liquid | ||
pH Value | 3-5 | ||
Specific gravity | 1.127 -1.133 | ||
Color(Pt/Co) Hazen ≤ | 100 | ||
Methanol % ≤ | 0.5 |
7. Use:
It is widely used for oil production, medical care, bio-chemical, leather treatment, tanning agents, protein cross-linking agent; in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds;
also used for plastics, adhesives, fuels, perfumes, textile, paper making, printing; corrosion prevention of instruments and cosmetics etc.