Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Typical Properties

What is Methylglyoxal?

1. Methylglyoxal is a normal metabolite in the human body, which can be produced by the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Under normal physiological conditions, its synthesis in the human body is extremely low, but it will be significantly increased in patients with diabetes under high blood glucose , Methylglyoxal is a highly active compound and has cytotoxicity.

2. As early as 1958, it was discovered that Methylglyoxal had not only antimalarial and antiviral effects but also antitumor effects. Subsequently, the antitumor effects of Methylglyoxal were demonstrated from in vitro and in vivo experiments and clinical trials.

Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Usage

It can be used as raw materials for cimetidine, lactic acid, pyruvate, analgesics, anticancer, antihypertensive drugs, desensitizers, cosmetics, etc.

Used as cosmetics,medicine, pesticide intermediate and biochemical reagent.

Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Packaging and Shipping

220kgs drum, 230kgs drum, 1000kgs IBC drum

Methylglyoxal CAS 78-98-8 Storage

Notes: Keep stored in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers, away from light.

Methylglyoxal preparation method

There are many methods for synthesizing pyruvaldehyde, including acetone method, propylene glycol method, glycerol catalytic dehydrogenation method, and hydroxyacetone gas phase catalytic oxidation method.