Glutaraldehyde

GLUTARALDEHYDE

CAS No.:	111-30-8
Molecular Formula:	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight:	100.12
Structure Formula:

Property:

The product is a colorless or yellowish clear and bright liquid with a slight irritating smell and can be dissolved in organic dissolvents such as water, ether, and ethanol.
In water solution, the product doesn't exist much in a free state; instead, it makes an appearance as hydrates with different forms. and most of them are hydrates with an annular structure.
The product is reactive in property, and liable to polymerize and oxidize, which will react with compounds containing active oxygen and nitrogen. The reaction of the product with protein is mainly carried out between the carbonyl group of the former and the amino group of the latter. Among the known aldehydes, the product is one of the best cross-linking agents for proteins.
The product has a small influence on the activity of enzymes, and most enzymes can be fixed under controlled conditions, to cross-link without losing their activity. Contributing to its outstanding characteristics, the product has drawn special concern from people and has been put at broad application.

Specification:

Usage:
As bactericide, disinfector, tanning agent, widely used in petroleum development, leather treatment, food, plastics, coatings, etc.
Package and Storage:Normally In 200L Drum, 1000L IBC Tote can also be used as required
In-room shady and dry place
Key Words:Glutaraldehyde, Alias 1,5-Glutaraldehyde, Pentanedial, Glutaric dialdehyde

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