Glyoxylic Acid

An intermediate in chemical synthesis, commonly used in cosmetic products and hair treatments.

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Glyoxylic acid or oxoacetic acid is an organic compound. Together with acetic acid, glycolic acid, and oxalic acid, glyoxylic acid is one of the C₂ carboxylic acids. It is a colourless solid that occurs naturally and is useful industrially.
Formula: C2H2O3
Molar mass: 74.03548 g/mol
Boiling point: 111 °C
Density: 1.384 g/mL
Melting point: 80 °C
Acidity (pKa): 3.18, 3.32
PubChem CID: 760

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