| Identification | ||
| Name | Methylglyoxal | |
| Synonyms | Acetylformaldehyde; Pyruvaldehyde; Pyruvic aldehyde; 2-Ketopropionaldehyde; 2-Oxopropanal | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C3H4O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 72.06 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 78-98-8 | |
| EINECS | 201-164-8 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.0455 | |
| Melting point | 25 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 72 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.4209 | |
| Water solubility | >=10 g/100 mL at 17 ºC | |