Glyceraldehyde (C3H6O3)

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Target: Glyceraldehyde
CAS: 367-47-5
Formula: C3H6O3
Approx. MW: 90.08
SMILES: O=CC(O)CO
PubChem CID: 751
Approx. carbons: C3

Glyceraldehyde structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2,3-dihydroxypropanal
Common names: glyceraldehyde; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal; Glyceric aldehyde; Glycerose; Glycerinaldehyde; Glycerinformal; 2,3-Dihydroxypropionaldehyde; 367-47-5; alpha,beta-dihydroxypropionaldehyde; U 1188
Molecular weight: 90.08
Exact mass: 90.03
InChIKey: MNQZXJOMYWMBOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 145 °C

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Glyceraldehyde 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Glyceraldehyde?

Glyceraldehyde has molecular formula C3H6O3. Molecular weight about 90.08 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Glyceraldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number for Glyceraldehyde is 367-47-5.

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References & tools

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