Pyruvic Aldehyde

Name:
Pyruvic Aldehyde
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	pyruvaldehyde; methyl glyoxal
M Formula:	CH3COHCO
Properties:
Supplied commercially as a 30% aqueous solution. D 1.20 (20/20C), bulk d 10 lb/gal (20C).
Use:
Organic synthesis, as of complex chemical compounds such as pyrethrins, tanning leather, flavoring.