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 |