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Formaldehyde

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Chemical Product

Formaldehyde

    Synonyms:
    Methanal, Formic Aldehyde, Methyl Aldehyde
    Molecular Formula:
    CH2O
    Cas Number:
    50-00-0
    Molecular Weight:
    30.03 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a pungent odor, usually supplied as a 37% aqueous solution known as formalin. It is widely used in the production of resins, disinfectants, textiles, and preservatives. Its strong reactivity makes it a valuable intermediate in various chemical manufacturing processes.
    Applications:
    - Chemical Industry: Key raw material for urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins. - Textiles: Used in fabric finishing and wrinkle-resistant treatments. - Disinfectants: Active ingredient in certain disinfectants and preservatives. - Construction: Used in plywood and particleboard adhesives. - Laboratory Use: Preservative in biological specimen storage.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Colorless liquid (formalin solution) or gas
Odor Pungent
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight 30.03 g/mol
Boiling Point -19 °C (gas)
Density 1.09 g/cm³ (37% solution)
Solubility Completely soluble in water
pH (37% solution) 2.8 - 4.0
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a pungent odor, usually supplied as a 37% aqueous solution known as formalin. It is widely used in the production of resins, disinfectants, textiles, and preservatives. Its strong reactivity makes it a valuable intermediate in various chemical manufacturing processes.
- Chemical Industry: Key raw material for urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins. - Textiles: Used in fabric finishing and wrinkle-resistant treatments. - Disinfectants: Active ingredient in certain disinfectants and preservatives. - Construction: Used in plywood and particleboard adhesives. - Laboratory Use: Preservative in biological specimen storage.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Colorless liquid (formalin solution) or gas
Odor Pungent
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight 30.03 g/mol
Boiling Point -19 °C (gas)
Density 1.09 g/cm³ (37% solution)
Solubility Completely soluble in water
pH (37% solution) 2.8 - 4.0
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions