Glutaraldehyde solution
SIAL/340855 - 50 wt. % in H2O
Synonym: Glutaric dialdehyde solution; Pentane-1,5-dial
CAS Number: 111-30-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
MDL Number: MFCD00007025
Linear Formula: OHC(CH2)3CHO
Product Type: Chemical
concentration | 50 wt. % in H2O |
density | 1.106 g/mL at 25 °C |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C5H8O2/c6-4-2-1-3-5-7/ |
InChI key | SXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | [H]C(CCCC([H])=O)=O |
vapor density | 1.05 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 15 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | Cross-linking agent for gelatin, poly(vinyl alcohol), and polyheptapeptides. |
Application: | Glutaraldehyde may be used in the following studies: • To compose the fixative solution (Glutaraldehyde + Paraformaldehyde + NaPO4) for use in high-resolution light microscopy and electron microscopy studies. • To study the conjugation of goat anti-horseradish peroxidase with alkaline phosphatase by a reported method. • To compose the primary fixative, which is employed to protect the deterioration of cytoplasmic features of yeast cells during permanganate fixation. |
General description: | Glutaraldehyde solution is 50% solution of glutaraldehyde in water. |
Packaging: | 1 L in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 25 mL in glass bottle |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H314 - H317 - H331 - H334 - H335 - H410 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | T,N |
Risk Statements | 23/25-34-42/43-50 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-61 |
RIDADR | UN2922 - class 8 - PG 2 - EHS - acidic - Corrosive liquids, toxi |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH071 |
Density | 1.106 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12352114 |