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Catalog Number:
39698
CAS Number:
111-30-8
Glutaraldehyde (ca. 50% in Water, ca. 5.6mol/L)
Synonym(s):
Glutaric dialdehyde solution, Pentane-1,5-dial solution
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Product Information
Synonyms
Glutaric dialdehyde solution, Pentane-1,5-dial solution
CAS Number
111-30-8
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00007025
PubChem ID
3485
Melting Point
-10 °C (Lit.)
Density
1.080 - 1.126 g/mL at 20 °C
Appearance
Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point
101 °C / 1,013 hPa (Lit.)
Conditions
Store at ≤ -10 °C
General Information
Synonyms
Glutaric dialdehyde solution, Pentane-1,5-dial solution
CAS Number
111-30-8
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00007025
PubChem ID
3485
Melting Point
-10 °C (Lit.)
Density
1.080 - 1.126 g/mL at 20 °C
Appearance
Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point
101 °C / 1,013 hPa (Lit.)
Conditions
Store at ≤ -10 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Glutaraldehyde is widely utilized in research focused on various practical applications:

  • Disinfectant and Sterilizer: Commonly used in healthcare settings, glutaraldehyde effectively sterilizes surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring a high level of hygiene and safety.
  • Preservative in Biological Research: It serves as a fixative for biological tissues, preserving cellular structures for microscopic examination, which is crucial in histology and pathology studies.
  • Crosslinking Agent: In the production of polymers and resins, it acts as a crosslinking agent, enhancing the durability and stability of materials used in coatings and adhesives.
  • Water Treatment: Utilized in water treatment processes, glutaraldehyde helps control microbial growth in cooling towers and other water systems, improving overall water quality.
  • Textile Industry: It is employed in the textile industry to improve the durability of fabrics by crosslinking fibers, which enhances resistance to wrinkling and fading.

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