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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 50-00-0
Formaldehyde
FORMALDEHYDE=Methanal=Formalin
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a colorless, suffocating gas under normal conditions. Commercially, it is usually sold as a 'formalin' solution, dissolved in water at 37%.
Uses and Benefits
•It prevents the decay of biological tissues and hardens proteins by cross-linking them.
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameFormaldehyde
Chemical FormulaCH2O
CAS Number50-00-0
EC Number200-001-8
Molecular Weight30.03
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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