Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 20% w/v aq. soln., methanol free

Description

Solution is micro-filtered and supplied in ampules.

Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.

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Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-00-0
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00133991
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 712
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• SMILES: C=O

• Linear Formula: (CH₂O)_n
• Quantity: 10 x 10 mL
• Beilstein: 102769
• Merck Index: 14,7025
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 20% w/v aq. soln.
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde

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