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Formaldehyde
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Formaldehyde is a reactive organic compound widely used as a preservative, disinfectant, and chemical intermediate in industrial synthesis. It is identified by CAS number 50-00-0, has the molecular formula CH2O, and a molecular weight of 30.03. Store at ambient temperatures. This product carries a Danger signal word. Molekula supplies Formaldehyde from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035742
- CAS Number
- 50-00-0
- IUPAC Name
- formaldehyde
- EC Number
- 200-001-8
- Molecular Formula
- CH2O
- Molecular Weight
- 30.03
- Exact Mass
- 30.0106
- SMILES
- C=O
- InChIKey
- WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
- PubChem CID
- 712
Synonyms
- formalin
- Formic aldehyde
- formol
- Lysoform
- methanal
- Methyl aldehyde
- Methylene oxide
- Oxomethane
- Oxymethylene
- Superlysoform
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Colorless gas at ordinary temperatures
- Odour
- Pungent, suffocating odor
- Melting Point
- -92 °C
- Boiling Point
- -19.1 °C
- Density
- 0.8 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 400 g/L at 20 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in ethanol and chloroform; miscible with ether, acetone and benzene
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.2 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.3746
- pKa
- pKa = 13.3 (at 25 °C)
- log P (octanol/water)
- 0.35
Source: PubChem CID 712 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Formaldehyde used for?
Formaldehyde is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of resins, plastics, and as a preservative or disinfectant in laboratory and industrial applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Formaldehyde?
The chemical formula for Formaldehyde is CH2O and it has a molecular weight of 30.03 g/mol.
How should Formaldehyde be stored?
Formaldehyde should be stored at ambient temperature in a secure, well-ventilated area.
Can Molekula supply Formaldehyde in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Formaldehyde in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing the handling and hazard information.
What is the CAS number for Formaldehyde?
The CAS number for Formaldehyde is 50-00-0.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.