2-hydroxyadipaldehyde

Name:
2-hydroxyadipaldehyde
Detailed information:

M Formula:	OHCCH2CH2CH2CH2OCHO
Properties:
(25% aqueous solution) d 1.066 (20C), bp 37C (50 mm Hg), vap press 17 mm Hg (20C), fp −3.5C, pH approximately 3.0. Combustible.
Hazard:
Toxic by inhalation.
Use:
Intermediate, insolubilizing agent for proteins and polyhydroxy materials, cross-linking agent for polyvinyl compounds, shrinkage control agent (textiles).