Formaldehyde
Formaldehído · Formaldeide · Формальдегид · Formaldehyd · פורמלין · ميثانال · Formaldehid · Формалдехид · Φορμαλδεΰδη · فرمالدهید · Méthanal · फार्मल्डिहाइड
| CAS | 50-00-0 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-001-8 |
| UN | 2209 |
| Formula | CH2O |
| Molar mass | 30.026 g/mol |
| LEL | 7.0 % vol |
| UEL | 73.0 % vol |
| Autoignition temperature | 424 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIB |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.04 |
| GHS | Danger · H302, H314, H317, H330, H341, H350 |
Formaldehyde is an aldehyde resulting from the formal oxidation of methanol. It has a role as a disinfectant, a carcinogenic agent, an allergen, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor and an environmental contaminant. Solids containing varying amounts of formaldehyde, probably as paraformaldehyde (polymers of formula HO(CH2O)xH where x averages about 30). A hazard to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment.