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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11493704
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Paraformaldehyde is used as a fumigant, a disinfectant and in the manufacture of synthetic resins like melamine resin, phenol resin and polyacetal resin. It is also used in cell culture. It also serves as a fixative in electron microscopy. It is also used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 30525-89-4
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.026
MDL Number MFCD00133991
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

Specifications

Melting Point 120°C to 170°C (decomposition)
Density 1.3
Flash Point 71°C (159°F)
Quantity 10,000 g
UN Number UN2213
Beilstein 102769
Merck Index 14,7025
Solubility Information Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water,ether and alcohol.
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only

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