Glyoxal
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Glyoxal is an organic compound with the chemical formula OCHCHO. It is the smallest dialdehyde. It is a crystalline solid, white at low temperatures and yellow near the melting point. The liquid is yellow, and the vapor is green. Wikipedia
Formula: C2H2O2
Molar mass: 58.04 g/mol
Density: 1.27 g/cm³
Boiling point: 123.8°F (51°C)
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Heat capacity (C): 1.044 J/(K·g)
Related aldehydes: acetaldehyde; glycolaldehyde; propanedial; methylglyoxal
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