Product Parameters

1.  Product Name:    Glutaraldehyde,  

            Synonyms:    Pentanedial

2.  CAS No.: 111-30-8,                    EINECS:203-856-5

3.  Structure Formula:

4.  Molecular Formula: C5H8O2,              MW:100.12

5.  Properties:

     It is colorless or yellowish bright liquid with slight irritating odor; soluble in water, ether and ethanol.

     It is active, can be easily polymerized and oxidized, and it is an excellent cross-linking agent for protein.

     It also has excellent sterilizing properties.

6. Quality spec:

                       ITEMS SPECIFICATION 

25% 50% 

Appearance Transparent colorless liquid 

pH Value 3-5 

Specific gravity 1.08 -1.13 

Color(Pt/Co)         Hazen  ≤ 100 

Assay %                         ≥ 25 50 

7. Use:

It is widely used for oil production, medical care, bio-chemical, leather treatment, tanning agents, protein cross-linking agent; in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds; also used for plastics, adhesives, fuels, perfumes, textile, paper making, printing; corrosion prevention of instruments and cosmetics etc.