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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aq. soln., stab. with 7-8% methanol

$48.32 - $103.79

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-00-0
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.03
MDL Number MFCD00003274
InChI Key WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
PubChem CID 712
ChEBI CHEBI:16842
IUPAC Name formaldehyde
SMILES C=O
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Description

Description

Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

50-00-0
30.03
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
712
formaldehyde
CH2O
MFCD00003274
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
CHEBI:16842
C=O

Specifications

50-00-0
1.083
66°C (151°F)
CH2O
HCHO
100 mL
1209228
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
formaldehyde
712
30.03
−15°C
97°C
Pungent
1.3765
MFCD00003274
UN1198
14,4235
Soluble in water.
C=O
30.03
CHEBI:16842
Formaldehyde, stabilized with 7 to 8% methanol
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331-H314-H226-H351-H371-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause damage to organs.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.

P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H336-H341-H350-H370-H372

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE

EINECSNumber : 200-001-8

RTECSNumber : LP8925000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS
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RUO – Research Use Only