Cas no 56-82-6 (DL-Glyceraldehyde)

DL-Glyceraldehyde is a racemic mixture of D- and L-glyceraldehyde, a simple monosaccharide and triose sugar. It serves as a key intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and organic synthesis. This compound is widely used in biochemical research, particularly in studies involving glycolysis, the Calvin cycle, and enzymatic reactions. Its chiral nature makes it valuable for investigating stereochemical properties and synthesizing more complex sugars. DL-Glyceraldehyde is also employed as a precursor in the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and specialty polymers. Its high purity and stability ensure reliable performance in laboratory and industrial applications. The compound is typically supplied as a crystalline solid, ensuring ease of handling and storage.
DL-Glyceraldehyde structure
DL-Glyceraldehyde structure
Product Name:DL-Glyceraldehyde
CAS No:56-82-6
MF:C3H6O3
MW:90.0779414176941
MDL:MFCD00064379
CID:368231
PubChem ID:24895192
Update Time:2025-06-07

DL-Glyceraldehyde Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 2,3-dihydroxypropanal
    • DL-Glyceraldehyde
    • glyceraldehyde
    • Glyceric aldehyde
    • Glycerose
    • Glycerinformal
    • Glycerinaldehyde
    • Propanal, 2,3-dihydroxy-
    • 2,3-Dihydroxypropionaldehyde
    • Aldotriose
    • DL-Glyceraldehyde-1-13C
    • DL-Glyceric aldehyde
    • DL-glutamic acid,dipotassium-salt
    • DL-Glutaminsaeure,Dikalium-Salz
    • Mannuronic acid
    • potassium DL-glutamate monohydrate
    • (+-)-glyceraldehyd
    • 3-dihydroxy- (+/-)-propana
    • NSC 67934
    • alpha,beta-Dihydroxypropionaldehyde
    • DL-GLYC
    • Glyceraldehyde, (+-)-
    • Propionaldehyde, 2,3-dihydroxy-
    • aldose
    • U 1188
    • D,L-glyceraldehyde
    • (+/-)-Glyceraldehyde
    • DLG
    • .alpha.,.beta.-Dihydroxypropionaldehyde
    • 2,3-dihydroxy-propionaldehyde
    • MDL: MFCD00064379
    • Inchi: 1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h1,3,5-6H,2H2
    • InChI Key: MNQZXJOMYWMBOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: OC(C=O)CO
    • BRN: 0635844

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 90.03170
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
  • Heavy Atom Count: 6
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 2
  • Complexity: 43.3
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 1
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: 3
  • XLogP3: -1.6
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 57.5

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: White crystals.
  • Density: 1.593 g/cm3 (-5 oC)
  • Melting Point: 145 oC
  • Boiling Point: 228.0±0.0 oC (760 Torr),
  • Flash Point: 106.0±14.7 oC,
  • Refractive Index: 1.4540 (estimate)
  • Solubility: Extremely soluble (1000 g/l) (25 o C),
  • PSA: 57.53000
  • LogP: -1.46150
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, insoluble in benzene, petroleum ether and pentane.

DL-Glyceraldehyde Security Information

  • Hazardous Material transportation number:NONH for all modes of transport
  • WGK Germany:3
  • Safety Instruction: 24/25
  • FLUKA BRAND F CODES:10-23
  • RTECS:MA6475000
  • Safety Term:S24/25

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DL-Glyceraldehyde Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1R:CeO2, R:KOH, C:Pt, 4 h, 60°C
Reference
Tuning the Product Selectivity toward the High Yield of Glyceric Acid in Pt-CeO2/CNT Electrocatalyzed Oxidation of Glycerol
By Li, Jiefei et al, ChemCatChem, 2022, 14(16), e202200509

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Chromia Solvents: Water ;  3 h, 130 °C
Reference
Silica-supported chromia-titania catalysts for selective formation of lactic acid from a triose in water
Takagaki, Atsushi ; Goto, Hiroshi; Kikuchi, Ryuji ; Oyama, S. Ted, Applied Catalysis, 2019, 570, 200-208

Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1R:NaOH, R:O2, C:Au, C:12304-65-3, 4 h, 60°C, 1 MPa
Reference
The support influence of Au-based catalysts in glycerin selective oxidation to glyceric acid
By Shen, Lingqin et al, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 2023, 98(1), 179-187

Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1R:KOH, C:Cu, S:H2O, 4 h
Reference
A versatile single-copper-atom electrocatalyst for biomass valorization
By Zhou, Yongfang et al, Applied Catalysis, 2023, 324, 122218

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1R:NaOH, R:O2, C:TiO2, C:Fe, C:Cr, S:H2O, 6 h, 140°C, 1 MPa
Reference
CrOx decoration on Fe/TiO2 with tunable and stable oxygen vacancies for selective oxidation of glycerol to lactic acid
By Chu, Dawang et al, New Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 46(39), 18744-18750

Production Method 6

Reaction Conditions
1.1R:KOH, S:H2O, S:PhMe
1.2R:HCl, S:H2O, neutralized
Reference
A Liquid-Liquid-Solid System to Manipulate the Cascade Reaction for Highly Selective Electrosynthesis of Aldehyde
By Huang, Hongling et al, Angewandte Chemie, 2023, 62(4), e202216321

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