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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>DL-Glyceraldehyde</strong> is a triose sugar aldehyde used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis. Produced via enzymatic hydrolysis or chemical oxidation, its molecular formula is <strong>C3H6O3</strong> with CAS No. <strong>507-48-2</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates for antibiotic production.</li>
<li>Preparation of high-purity amino acids and peptides.</li>
<li>Research reagent in metabolic pathway studies.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent polymerization. Avoid direct skin contact due to potential irritation; use appropriate PPE during handling.</p>