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China is the dominant exporter of glyoxylic acid (CAS 298-12-4), accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Germany, and India are the largest importers. Glyoxylic acid prices have remained relatively stable amid steady demand from pharmaceutical and agrochemical end-users. Exports from China have grown modestly over the past three years, while imports by the U.S. and EU members have shown consistent year-on-year volume stability, with no major shifts in sourcing concentration.
Glyoxylic acid is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid (depending on concentration and temperature) with a pungent, acrid odor; it is highly soluble in water and exhibits moderate volatility. It is an aldehyde-carboxylic acid—specifically, the simplest α-keto acid—and is widely classified as a reactive organic chemical intermediate. Industrially, glyoxylic acid serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals (e.g., vanillin, allantoin, and certain antibiotics), agrochemicals (including herbicides and plant growth regulators), and specialty dyes and pigments. Its reactivity enables efficient C–C bond formation, making it particularly valuable in fine chemical synthesis for coatings, fragrances, and polymer modifiers.
clear yellow solution
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Glyoxylic Acid and Glyoxylic Acid SDS information.
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