Glutaric Aldehyde

Glutaric Aldehyde is used as a medication, preservative, disinfectant and fixative. This is used to disinfect the surgical instruments as well as other items of hospitals. This is a toxic chemical which is also utilized as a cold sterilant that can disinfect as well as clean heat-sensitive medical, dental and surgical equipment. Glutaric Aldehyde is used for the sectors of chemical Processing, Gas and Oil. 111-30-8 is its CAS number. This is a sort of corrosion inhibitor that can be used in several industrial and processing applications.

Ans: Glutaric Aldehyde is an oily and colorless liquid, offered with a pungent and sharp odor. This is widely demanded for industrial, medical, household, agricultural and laboratory purposes. It is apt for sterilization as well as disinfecting of different equipment and surfaces.

Ans: Glutaraldehyde has no color. It has a pungent odor (EPA 2007) and is easily soluble in water. This chemical is incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizers. This is a saturated dialdehyde, which is noncorrosive and inexpensive. It helps to disinfect plastics, rubber, and endoscopic equipment. 

Ans: This is used in biological electron microscopy. It is functional as an effective fixative, which is available in different grades.