methylglyoxal
noun
meth·yl·gly·ox·al
-glī-ˈäk-sal 
: a yellow pungent volatile oil C3H4O2 that polymerizes readily and is formed as an intermediate in the metabolism or fermentation of carbohydrates and lactic acid
called also pyruvaldehyde
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“Methylglyoxal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methylglyoxal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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