Formaldehyde
Product Description
| Product | Formaldehyde |
| CAS | 50-00-0 |
| Formula | CH2O |
| Synonym | Formalin, Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene glycol, Methylene oxide, Formol, Formaldehyde |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.083 |
| Auto/Self Ignition Temperature | temp. 424 c |
| Odor | strong pungent odor |
| Vapor Pressure | 3284 mm hg (20 c) |
| Refractive Index | 1.3765 |
| Molecular weight | 30.03 |
| Color | colorless gas |
| Flash Point | 56 c |
| Solubility | water, alcohol |
| Boiling Point | -19 c |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |

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