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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, ACS reagent, 37 wt% sol., stab. 10-15% methanol
Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant. | CAS: 50-00-0 | CH2O | 30.03 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 410731000
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Formaldehyde (formalin) is an organic compound used for crosslinking proteins in biological samples such as tissue sections, culture cells, and whole specimens
- Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the combustion of methane and can exist in many forms
- It is a volatile, colorless liquid; can be stored long-term in appropriate containers
- Comes stabilized in solution with methanol
Applications
- May be used in pain research for induction of pain and inflammation
- Monomeric formaldehyde is formulated especially for laboratory applications
- Commonly used in RNA isolation as a denaturant
Chemical Identifiers
| 50-00-0 , 7732-18-5 , 67-56-1 | |
| Clear | |
| 97.0°C | |
| CH2O | |
| 1.3755 to 1.3775 | |
| 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171 | |
| formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
| WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| formaldehyde | |
| 10 to 15% methanol | |
| CHEBI:16842 | |
| 2mbar at 20°C | |
| ACS Reagent | |
| Formaldehyde, 37 wt% Solution |
| -15.0°C | |
| 1.0830g/mL | |
| 50°C | |
| HCHO | |
| MFCD00003274 | |
| 15, 4263 | |
| Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone | |
| C=O | |
| 30.03 | |
| 712 | |
| 30.03 | |
| 36.5 to 38.0% | |
| Solution |
Specifications
| Formaldehyde | |
| 50-00-0 , 7732-18-5 , 67-56-1 | |
| Clear | |
| 97.0°C | |
| Plastic bottle | |
| 1.3755 to 1.3775 | |
| MFCD00003274 | |
| 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171 | |
| formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
| WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| formaldehyde | |
| 30.03 | |
| CHEBI:16842 | |
| 30.03 | |
| ACS Reagent |
| 37 wt% Solution | |
| -15.0°C | |
| 1.0830g/mL | |
| 50°C | |
| CH2O | |
| HCHO | |
| 100 g | |
| 15, 4263 | |
| Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone | |
| C=O | |
| 10 to 15% methanol | |
| 712 | |
| 2mbar at 20°C | |
| 36.5 to 38.0% | |
| Solution |
Safety and Handling
GHS P Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. Fla
GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
Danger
RUO – Research Use Only