For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Paraformaldehyde(CAT: R020377) is a versatile chemical commonly used in laboratories for sample preservation and organic synthesis. It gradually releases formaldehyde gas when heated or dissolved, making it valuable for fixing biological samples and facilitating chemical reactions. In industrial applications, it contributes to the production of resins, plastics, and adhesives by enhancing their properties through cross-linking.
Catalog Number | R020377 |
CAS Number | 30525-89-4 |
Synonyms | Aldacide; Flo-Mor; Granuform; Paraform; TransFix |
Molecular Formula | H2CO |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | formaldehyde |
InChI | InChI=1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2 |
InChIKey | WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C=O |