Glutaraldehyde (CAT: R059759) is a chemical compound widely used for its excellent biocidal properties. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is known for its high-level disinfection and sterilization capabilities. Glutaraldehyde is commonly utilized in healthcare settings, laboratories, and industrial applications for the disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, equipment, and surfaces. It works by cross-linking and denaturing proteins in microorganisms, rendering them inactive and preventing their growth and reproduction.
| Catalog Number | R059759 |
| CAS Number | 111-30-8 |
| Synonyms | Pentanedial; 1,5-Pentanedial; 5-Oxopentanal; Aldesan; Banicide; Biomate 743; Cidex; Cidex 7; Cidex-Dialyzer; Cidexplus; Cleancide 275; Diglutaric Aldehyde; Eimaldehyde; Floperm 665X1; Formula H; Glu-Cid; Glutaclean; Glutaral; Glutardialdehyde; Glutar |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| IUPAC Name | pentanedial |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c6-4-2-1-3-5-7/h4-5H,1-3H2 |
| InChIKey | SXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(CC=O)CC=O |
