technical, ~40% in H2O
Synonym(s): Acetylformaldehyde; Pyruvaldehyde; Pyruvic aldehyde
Empirical Formula: C3H4O2
Formula Weight: 72.06
Linear Formula: CH3COCHO
MDL Number: MFCD00006960
Density: 1.19 g/mL at 20 °C
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 906750
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H319
Precautionary statements: P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 22-36
Safety Statements (Europe): 26
WGK Germany: 3