glutaraldehyde
CAS NO. :
111-30-8
Molecular Formula :
C5H8O2
Molecular Weight :
100.12 g/mol
It dissolves well in water, ethanol, benzene, and ether, and is used as a disinfectant for medical containers (endoscope, surgery, dentistry, etc.) or hospital facilities, for preservation, cosmetic preservatives, leather tanning, and crosslinking reagents. It is also used as a skin disinfectant, mold and virus remover, adhesive, sealant, cosmetic and chemical intermediate.