Methylglyoxal

Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Typical Properties

Item
Specifications

Hydroxypropanone
3.0% max

Pyruvic acid
3.0% max

Density
1.13-1.18g/ml

Assay
40% min

Item
Specifications

Hydroxypropanone
3.0% max

Pyruvic acid
3.0% max

Density
1.0455-1.1018g/ml

Assay
32% min

What is Methylglyoxal?
1. Methylglyoxal is a normal metabolite in the human body, which can be produced by the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Under normal physiological conditions, its synthesis in the human body is extremely low, but it will be significantly increased in patients with diabetes under high blood glucose , Methylglyoxal is a highly active compound and has cytotoxicity.
2. As early as 1958, it was discovered that Methylglyoxal had not only antimalarial and antiviral effects but also antitumor effects. Subsequently, the antitumor effects of Methylglyoxal were demonstrated from in vitro and in vivo experiments and clinical trials.
Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Usage
It can be used as raw materials for cimetidine, lactic acid, pyruvate, analgesics, anticancer, antihypertensive drugs, desensitizers, cosmetics, etc.
Used as cosmetics,medicine, pesticide intermediate and biochemical reagent.
Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Packaging and Shipping
220kgs drum, 230kgs drum, 1000kgs IBC drum
Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Storage
Notes: Keep stored in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers, away from light.