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Formaldehyde, 37 wt% sol. in water, stab. with 5-15% methanol
Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant. | CAS: 50-00-0 | CH2O | 30.03 g/mol
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Catalog number 119690010
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS50-00-0
IUPAC Nameformaldehyde
Molecular FormulaCH2O
InChI KeyWSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC=O
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Specification SheetStabilizer5 to 15 % methanol
Color scale=<10 APHA
Free acid (HCOOH)=<0.1 %
Titration35.0 to 39.0 %
Appearance (Form)Clear solution
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General description
- Formaldehyde (formalin) is an organic compound used for crosslinking proteins in biological samples such as tissue sections, culture cells, and whole specimens
- Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the combustion of methane and can exist in many forms
- It is a volatile, colorless liquid; that can be stored long-term in appropriate containers
- Comes stabilized in solution with methanol
Applications
- It May be used in pain research for induction of pain and inflammation
- Monomeric formaldehyde is formulated especially for laboratory applications
- Commonly used in RNA isolation as a denaturant
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only
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