Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, ACS reagent, 37 wt% sol., stab. 10-15% methanol

Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 410730010

Catalog No. AC410730010

Description

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

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; can be stored long-term in appropriate containers

• Comes stabilized in solution with methanol

Applications

• 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

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde
• CAS: 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1
• Color: Clear
• Boiling Point: 97.0°C
• Ignition Residue: 0.005% max
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Specific Gravity: 1.083
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Physical Form: Solution

• Name Note: 37 wt% Solution
• Melting Point: -15.0°C
• Density: 1.0830g/mL
• Flash Point: 50°C
• Packaging: Plastic Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3755 to 1.3775
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Fieser: 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone
• SMILES: C=O
• Stabilizer: 10 to 15% methanol
• PubChem CID: 712
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20°C
• Percent Purity: 36.5 to 38.0%
• Titratable Acid: 0.006 meq/g max

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes damage to organs.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Toxic if swallowed.
May cause cancer.
Fl

GHS P Statement
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses,if pre

GHS Signal Word: Danger

RUO – Research Use Only