2-hydroxypropanal (CAS 598-35-6) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of BSABBBMNWQWLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
CAS Number
598-35-6
Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxypropanal
InChI Key
BSABBBMNWQWLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
2-hydroxypropanal is also known as lactaldehyde, DL-lactaldehyde, 2-Hydroxypropionaldehyde, Propanal, 2-hydroxy-, Racemic-glycerol formal, (+-)-2-Hydroxypropanal, among other names.
Lactaldehyde is a member of the class of propanals obtained by the reduction of the carboxylic group of lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid). It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a member of propanals and a hydroxyaldehyde.
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