1186-47-6

Basic information

• Product Name: methylglyoxal hydrate
• Synonyms: methylglyoxal hydrate
• CAS NO: 1186-47-6
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 1186-47-6.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: methylglyoxal hydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: methylglyoxal hydrate(1186-47-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: methylglyoxal hydrate(1186-47-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1186-47-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methylglyoxal hydrate is a chemical compound with the formula C3H6O3. It is a highly reactive α-oxoaldehyde and a metabolic intermediate in glycolysis. Methylglyoxal hydrate is formed as a byproduct of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and is known for its potential cytotoxic and genotoxic properties. It has been studied for its role in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and its association with various diseases, including diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders. Methylglyoxal hydrate has also been investigated for its potential antimicrobial and antifungal properties, and is used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Upstream product

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 

Downstream Products

• 57-04-5 dihydroxyacetone phosphate 
• 302-84-1 serin 
• 997-10-4 3-hydroxy-2-oxo-propionaldehyde 
• 78-98-8 2-oxopropanal 
• 6342-56-9 Pyruvic aldehyde dimethyl acetal 
• 57-48-7 fructose 

Relevant articles and documents

PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SUGARS TO LACTIC ACID AND 2-HYDROXY-3-BUTENOIC ACID OR ESTERS THEREOF COMPRISING A METALLO-SILICATE MATERIAL AND A METAL ION

The present invention regards metallo-silicate materials comprising a metal ion selected from one or more of the group consisting of potassium ions, sodium ions, lithium ions, rubidium ions and caesium ions. The materials are useful preparing lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof from a sugar.

Aqueous phase catalytic conversion of agarose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by metal chlorides

The production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) from agarose catalyzed by metal chlorides was studied in aqueous phase. A series of metal chlorides, including NaCl, CaCl2, MgCl2, ZnCl2, CrCl 3, CuCl2 and FeCl3, were comparatively investigated to catalyze agarose degradation for the production of 5-HMF at temperatures of 180°C, 200 °C and 220 °C, catalyst concentration of 0.5% (w/w), 1% (w/w) and 5% (w/w), time of 0-50 min, and substrate concentration of 2% (w/w). Results revealed that alkali and alkaline earth metal chlorides, including NaCl, CaCl2 and MgCl2, resulted in higher 5-HMF yields from agarose with negligible amount of byproducts, such as levulinic acid and lactic acid, derived from further degradation reactions. 1% (w/w) MgCl 2 was the most efficient catalyst among the tested metal chlorides for 5-HMF production from agarose and resulted in both the highest yield of 40.7% and highest selectivity of 49.1% at 200 °C for 35 min. The cleavage of C-O-C bond in agarose with subsequent isomerization of galactose to its ketose was considered as a possible mechanism for formation of 5-HMF under MgCl 2 catalyzed conditions.