Glyoxylic Acid Monohydrate

RT

92, 05

Supplied as an white to yellow solid.

Employed in the synthesis of a sulfinylmaleate, which serves as an efficient dienophile for enantioselective Diels-Alder cycloadditions. Undergoes Friedel-Crafts and cyclocondensation reactions to form bis(pentamethylphenyl)acetic acid and a β-carboline, respectively.

Synonyms:
2-Oxoacetic acid monohydrate, Glyoxalic acid monohydrate, Formylformic acid monohydrate

CAS Number:
563-96-2

Molecular Formula:
C2H2O3·H2O

Molecular Weight:
92.05

Melting Point:
48-52°C

Purity:
≥98%

Appearance:
Supplied as an white to yellow solid.

Storage and Stability:
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.