Glyoxal

CAS 107-22-2  ·  C2H2O2  ·  MW 58.04 g/mol

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3D model Glyoxal, CAS 107-22-2, molecular formula C2H2O2, molar mass 58.04 g/mol

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About Glyoxal

Glyoxal is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 107-22-2, with the molecular formula C2H2O2, and a molar mass of 58.04 g/mol.

The molecule contains 6 atoms connected by 5 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is oxaldehyde. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -0.4 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 34.1 Ų, 0 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC2H2O2
Molar mass58.04 g/mol
IUPACoxaldehyde
SMILESC(=O)C=O
InChIKeyLEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-0.4
PSA34.1 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 2
PubChem CIDCID 7860 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Warning

GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H341 — Suspected of causing genetic defects

H332 — Harmful if inhaled

H315 — Causes skin irritation

H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction

Scientific literature

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8 articles · 5 open access · Sources: PubMed, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar

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Synonyms
GLYOXAL · 107-22-2 · Ethanedial · oxaldehyde · Oxalaldehyde · 1,2-Ethanedione · Biformyl · Diformyl · Biformal · Oxal · Glyoxylaldehyde · Diformal · Ethanedione · Aerotex glyoxal 40 · Glyoxal aldehyde
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Glyoxal · 107-22-2
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