GLYCOLALDEHYDE
UNII W0A0XPU08U

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Glycolaldehyde, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) W0A0XPU08U.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 141-46-8 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
W0A0XPU08U
CAS Registry Number
141-46-8
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GLYCOLALDEHYDE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C2H4O2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(C=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Glycolaldehyde. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

DIOSE
GLYCOLALDEHYDE [MI]
GLYCOLLIC ALDEHYDE

Systematic Nomenclature

2-HYDROXYETHANAL
GLYCOLALDEHYDE
HYDROXYACETALDEHYDE
METHYLOLFORMALDEHYDE

Technical Codes

NSC-67935