Methylglyoxal
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Methylglyoxal (MGO) is the organic compound with 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 synthase.[1]
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2-Oxopropanal | |||
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Pyruvaldehyde | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.059 | ||
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MeSH | Methylglyoxal | ||
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C3H4O2 | |||
Molar mass | 72.063 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Yellow liquid | ||
Density | 1.046 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K) | ||
Boiling point | 72 °C (162 °F; 345 K) | ||
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H290, H302, H315, H317, H318, H319, H335, H341 | |||
P201, P202, P234, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P281, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P310, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P333+P313, P337+P313, P362, P363, P390, P403+P233, P404, P405, P501 | |||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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