Glyceraldehyde
Agent Name
Glyceraldehyde
CAS Number
56-82-6
Formula
C3-H6-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
DL-GLYC; DLG; Glyceraldehyde, (+-)-; U 1188; DL-Glyceraldehyde; [ChemIDplus] Glyceraldehyde, DL; DL-Glyceric aldehyde; [RTECS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Off-white solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Glyceraldehyde is a triose monosaccharide with chemical formula C3H6O3. It is the simplest of all common aldoses. It is a sweet, colorless, crystalline solid that is an intermediate compound in carbohydrate metabolism." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat) = 2,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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