Methylglyoxal
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| Formula | C3H4O2 |
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| Molar mass | 72. 06266 g/mol |
| Density | 1. 046 g/cm³ |
| Boiling point | 72 °C |
| Related ketones, aldehydes | Glyoxal |
| Propionaldehyde | |
| Propanedial | |
| Acetone | |
| Diacetyl | |
| Acetylacetone | |
| DrugBank | DB03587 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3012207 |
About Methylglyoxal
Methylglyoxal is the organic compound with the formula CH₃CCHO. It is a reduced derivative of pyruvic acid. It is a reactive compound that is implicated in the biology of diabetes. Methylglyoxal is produced industrially by degradation of carbohydrates using overexpressed methylglyoxal synthase.
