Properties
- CAS Number
- 50-00-0
- Formula
- CH2O
Also Known As
Methanal
Methylene oxide
Formalin (aqueous solution)
Paraform
formalin
formol
Formic aldehyde
Oxomethane
Oxymethylene
Methyl aldehyde
Description
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH2O. It is the simplest of the aldehydes. The common name of this compound comes from its similarity and relation to formic acid. It is used as a preservative and disinfectant, and in polymer manufacturing.
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