Glyoxylic acid monohydrate

Glyoxylic acid monohydrate (CAS 563-96-2), also known as formylformic acid, is a bifunctional organic acid.

Where is Glyoxylic acid monohydrate used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: intermediate in synthesis of active ingredients, including amino acids such as D,L-mandelic acid and vanillin precursors
• Hair care: active agent in keratin-based straightening treatments, crosslinking hair proteins under heat to reshape fiber structure
• Textile and paper processing: fixative and crosslinking agent that improves dimensional stability and wet strength for cellulose-based substrates
• Water treatment: chelating capacity to sequester metal ions
• It serves as a direct replacement for formaldehyde in professional salon products.

Commercial specifications

• Aqueous solution, most commonly at 50% concentration
• Packaging ranges from drums to IBC containers depending on volume requirements