| Identification | ||
| Name | Formaldehyde | |
| Synonyms | Formalin; Methanal | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | CH2O | |
| Molecular Weight | 30.03 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 50-00-0 | |
| EINECS | 200-001-8 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.083 | |
| Melting point | -15 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 97 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.3755-1.3775 | |
| Flash point | 60 ºC | |
| Water solubility | soluble | |