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Formaldehyde
CAS: 50-00-0 | CH2O
2D Structure
3D Structure
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Basic Information
CAS Registry Number:
50-00-0
Molecular Formula:
CH2O
Molecular Weight:
30.026 g/mol
Names and Synonyms:
Formaldehyde
Common Name
FS 850A
Synonym
Formaldehyde-12C
Synonym
Formalin Taisei
Synonym
Optilyse
Synonym
Formalin LM
Synonym
NSC 298885
Synonym
Fordor
Synonym
F-gen
Synonym
FM 282
Synonym
Floguard 1015
Synonym
Methaldehyde
Synonym
Paraform
Synonym
Morbicid
Synonym
Lysoform
Synonym
Superlysoform
Synonym
Oxymethylene
Synonym
Oxomethane
Synonym
Methylene oxide
Synonym
Methyl aldehyde
Synonym
Methanal
Synonym
Fyde
Synonym
Formol
Synonym
Formic aldehyde
Synonym
Formalith
Synonym
Formalin
Synonym
Fannoform
Synonym
BFV
Synonym
Formaldehyde
Synonym
Identifiers:
SMILES:
C=O
InChI:
InChI=1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
Spectral Data
NMR, IR, and Mass spectral data
1H NMR
13C NMR
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Note: These NMR spectra are predicted computationally and may differ from experimental data. Predictions are based on chemical environment analysis.
All Properties
Comprehensive physical and chemical properties
Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| molecular_mass | 30.03 g/mol | Legacy Database |
| density | 0.80 g/cm³ | Legacy Database |
| description | Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas with the chemical formula CH2O. It is a vital industrial chemical used in the production of numerous consumer goods, including building materials, household products, and textiles. Formaldehyde is also a significant preservative, commonly used to preserve biological specimens, such as animal tissues and cells, for scientific research. Despite its many uses, formaldehyde can be harmful to human health, causing irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat and potentially leading to long-term health effects. As a result, regulatory agencies have set limits on formaldehyde emissions and exposure levels in various settings. None | Legacy Database |
| wikipedia_url | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde None | Legacy Database |
| cas-boiling-point | -19.5 °C None | Legacy Database |
| cas-canonical-smile | O=C None | Legacy Database |
| cas-density | 0.8 g/cm3 None | Legacy Database |
| cas-inchi | InChI=1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2 None | Legacy Database |
| cas-inchi-key | InChIKey=WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N None | Legacy Database |
| cas-melting-point | -92 °C None | Legacy Database |
| cas-name | Formaldehyde None | Legacy Database |
| wikipedia-name | Formaldehyde None | Legacy Database |
| LogP | -0.1849 | RDKit |
Molecular
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 30.026 g/mol | RDKit |
Exact
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Exact Molecular Weight | 30.010564684 g/mol | RDKit |
Heavy
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Atom Count | 2 count | RDKit |
Hydrogen
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 count | RDKit |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 count | RDKit |
Rotatable
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 count | RDKit |
Aromatic
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aromatic Ring Count | 0 count | RDKit |
Topological
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 17.07 Ų | RDKit |
Molar
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Molar Refractivity | 7.121 | RDKit |