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Sigma-Aldrich

DL-Lactaldehyde solution

~1 M in H2O

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxypropanal solution, 2-Hydroxypropionaldehyde solution

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H6O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.08
Beilstein:
1719827
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

≥95% (TLC)

Quality Level

concentration

~1 M in H2O

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H]C(C(O)C)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2-3,5H,1H3

InChI key

BSABBBMNWQWLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

D-Lactaldehyde is an intermediate in the pyruvate metabolic pathway. Pyruvaldehyde is irreversibly produced from D-lactaldehyde via the enzyme glyoxylate reductase. L-lactaldehyde is an intermediate metabolite in the pyruvate metabolism pathway and is irreversibly produced from pyruvaldehyde via the enzyme aldehyde reductase, which is then irreversibly converted to propylene glycol via aldehyde reductase.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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