4899 Glutaral Glutaral is used as an antimicrobial agent in sugar mills and as a fixing agent in the immobilisation of glucose isomerase enzyme preparations for use in the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup A polymerized isomer of glutaraldehyde known as polycycloglutaracetal is a fertilizer for aquatic plants. It is claimed that it provides a bioavailable source of carbon for higher plants that is not available to algae. Though not marketed as such due to federal regulations, the biocidal effect of glutaraldehyde kills most algae at concentrations of 0.5 - 5.0 ppm. These levels are not harmful to most aquatic fauna and flora. Adverse reactions have been observed by some aquarists at these concentrations in some aquatic mosses, liverworts, and vascular plants. Glutaraldehyde is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor used to disinfect medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. Glutaraldehyde is an oily liquid at room temperature (density 1.06 g/mL), and miscible with water, alcohol, and benzene. It is used as a tissue fixative in electron microscopy. It is employed as an embalming fluid, is a component of leather tanning solutions, and occurs as an intermediate in the production of certain industrial chemicals. Glutaraldehyde is frequently used in biochemistry applications as an amine-reactive homobifunctional crosslinker. The oligomeric state of proteins can be examined through this application. However, it is toxic, causing severe eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, along with headaches, drowsiness and dizziness. It is a main source of occupational asthma among health care providers. Glutaral has been shown to exhibit antibiotic function (A7907). Glutaral belongs to the family of Aldehydes. These are organic compounds containing the aldehyde functional group. 111-30-8 3485 C5H8O2 100.12 -14°C No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). Glutaral is used as an antimicrobial agent in sugar mills and as a fixing agent in the immobilisation of glucose isomerase enzyme preparations for use in the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup A polymerized isomer of glutaraldehyde known as polycycloglutaracetal is a fertilizer for aquatic plants. Glutaraldehyde is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor used to disinfect medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. It is used as a tissue fixative in electron microscopy. Glutaraldehyde is frequently used in biochemistry applications as an amine-reactive homobifunctional crosslinker. 2014-09-11T05:18:55Z 2026-04-16T21:50:16Z http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentanedial C12518 64276 DB03266 PTD true O=CCCCC=O C5H8O2 InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c6-4-2-1-3-5-7/h4-5H,1-3H2 SXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 100.1158 100.0524295 Exogenous Liquid HMDB29599 CHEMBL1235482 3365 CHEM003800 DTXSID6025355 pentanedial