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About Formaldehyde 4%

Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH₂O. It is the simplest of the aldehydes. The common name of this substance comes from its similarity and relation to formic acid. A 4% formaldehyde solution typically means that there are 4 grams of formaldehyde in 100 milliliters of solution. Formaldehyde is an important precursor to many other materials and chemical compounds.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Disinfectant
  • Preservation of biological specimen
  • Disinfectant To Kill Bacteria, Parasites and Fungi
  • Identify Alkaloids
  • Drug Testing
  • Photography
  • Resin Production

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
50-00-0
Molecular Formula
CH2O
UN number
2209
PubChem CID
Assay
4%
Molar Mass
30.031 g/mol
Boiling point
-2.2°F (-19°C)
Density
815 kg/m³
Soluble in
Acetone, Water

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Safety and Shipping

DOT: Formaldehyde, solution, 8, UN2209, III, PG III; 5-gallon ships hazmat.

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