Synonyms: Glutaric dialdehyde solution; Pentane-1,5-dial
CAS Number: 111-30-8
Formula: C5H8O2
Formula Weight: 100.12
Linear Formula: OHC(CH2)3CHO
MDL No.: MFCD00007025
Density: 1.106 g/mL at 25 C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.42
Beilstein Registry Number: 605390
UNSPSC Code: 12352114
General description: Glutaraldehyde solution is 50% solution of glutaraldehyde in water. Antibacterial action of 2% solution of alkaline glutaraldehyde against various atypical mycobacteria has been investigated.
Application: Glutaraldehyde may be used in the following studies:. To compose the fixative solution (Glutaraldehyde + Paraformaldehyde + NaPO4) for use in high-resolution light microscopy and electron microscopy studies. . To study the conjugation of goat anti-horseradish peroxidase with alkaline phosphatase by a reported method. . To compose the primary fixative, which is employed to protect the deterioration of cytoplasmic features of yeast cells during permanganate fixation.
Application: Cross-linking agent for gelatin, poly(vinyl alcohol), and polyheptapeptides.
RIDADR: UN2922 - class 8 - PG 2 - EHS - acidic - Corrosive liquids, toxic, n.o.s., HI: all
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 23/25-34-42/43-50
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-45-61
IOD Codes: T,N
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H302-H314-H317-H331-H334-H335-H410
Precautionary statements: P261-P273-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310-P342 + P311-P391-P403 + P233