Glycolaldehyde
Compounds
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Glycolaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula HOCH₂−CHO. It is the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group. It is a highly reactive molecule that occurs both in the biosphere and in the... Wikipedia
Formula: C2H4O2
Molar mass: 60.052 g/mol
Boiling point: 131.3 °C (268.3 °F; 404.4 K)
Density: 1.065 g/mL
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Related aldehydes: 3-Hydroxybutanal; Lactaldehyde