Description

Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid with an irritating odour. It reacts with air and light and is readily volatile. Glutaraldehyde is slightly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.

Glutaraldehyde has a variety of uses. It is used as a chemical intermediate in industry for the production of various chemicals. For example, it is used in the synthesis of insecticides, flavours, plant growth regulators, etc.