Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aq. soln., stab. with 7-8% methanol

Description

CAS: 50-00-0 | CH2O | 30.03 g/mol

Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-00-0
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 712
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• SMILES: C=O

• Melting Point: −15°C
• Density: 1.083
• Boiling Point: 97°C
• Flash Point: 66°C (151°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.3765
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN1198
• Beilstein: 1209228
• Merck Index: 14,4235
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde, stabilized with 7 to 8% methanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H336-H341-H350-H370-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H314-H226-H351-H371-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE
EINECSNumber	200-001-8
RTECSNumber	LP8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only