Dihydroxyacetaldehyde
Also known as 2,2-dihydroxyacetaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, dihydroxy-, alpha-hydroxyketol
Key facts
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- CAS number
- 631-59-4
- Formula
- C2H4O3
- Molar mass
- 76.05 g/mol
- EC number
- 211-160-8
- HS code
- 291249
- Category
- Aldehydes and ketones
What is Dihydroxyacetaldehyde?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Dihydroxyacetaldehyde is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C2H4O3 and a molar mass of 76.05 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 631-59-4. The IUPAC name is 2,2-dihydroxyacetaldehyde.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2,2-dihydroxyacetaldehyde
- CAS number
- 631-59-4 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 211-160-8
- Molecular formula
- C2H4O3
- UNII
- BS5FGH2J7C
- InChIKey
- ROUFUEVOXWOSOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h1-2,4-5H
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C(=O)C(O)O
Synonyms
- 2,2-dihydroxyacetaldehyde
- Acetaldehyde, dihydroxy-
- alpha-hydroxyketol
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 76.05 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 76.016 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -1.5calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 57.53 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 1calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.5calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
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Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
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HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Dihydroxyacetaldehyde is traded under.
Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen…
- China16.0%
- United States15.7%
- India * partner reported9.6%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Dihydroxyacetaldehyde is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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Same formula isomers
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