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Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CHâ‚‚O. 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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- Disinfectant
- Preservation of biological specimen
- Disinfectant To Kill Bacteria, Parasites and Fungi
- Identify Alkaloids
- Drug Testing
- Photography
- Resin Production
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Product Information
| CAS | 50-00-0 |
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| Assay | 4% |
| PubChem ID | 712 |
| Boiling Point | -2.2°F (-19°C) |
| Density | 815 kg/m³ |
| Molecular formula | CH2O |
| Autoship Available | No |
