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Formaldehyde 10%

SKU 90034521 CAS 50-00-0 Available on enquiry

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Formaldehyde 10% is an aqueous solution primarily used as a fixative and preservative in histology and laboratory research. More broadly, formaldehyde serves as a chemical intermediate, notably for urea-formaldehyde resins used in particleboard, and as a disinfectant and analytical reagent. This product has the CAS number 50-00-0 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Formaldehyde 10% 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.

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Overview

SKU
90034521
CAS Number
50-00-0
IUPAC Name
formaldehyde
EC Number
200-001-8
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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Formaldehyde 10% used for?

Formaldehyde 10% is commonly used as a fixative in histology and pathology laboratories to preserve biological tissue samples.

What is 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 10% be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and incompatible substances.

What grade of Formaldehyde 10% is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific purity and grade currently available in our inventory.

Can Molekula supply Formaldehyde 10% in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product 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) to ensure regulatory compliance and safe handling.

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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.

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