Glyoxal is a nucleic acid denaturant. It acts as a specific probe for homopurine strands of DNA.
Synonyms: Ethanedial; Oxalaldehyde
Molecular Formula: C2H2O2
Molecular Weight: 58.04
Linear Structural Formula: OHCCHO
MDL Number: MFCD00006957
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.409
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Suitable for
•nucleic acid denaturation
•binding of DNA/RNA to nitrocellulose membrane
Other Notes: This form of glyoxal is composed of 3 moles of glyoxal and 2 moles of water in a relatively stable configuration.
Safety Statements (Europe): 36/37
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H315-H317-H319-H332-H341
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338