Formaldehyde

CH₂O

IUPAC: Methanal

CAS: 50-00-0

Aperçu

Formaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde, used in resins and as a preservative. Formalin (37% formaldehyde in water) is used to preserve biological specimens.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×2
6,7%
C
Carbon ×1
40,0%
O
Oxygen ×1
53,3%

Usages

  • • Resin production
  • • Biological preservative
  • • Disinfectant
  • • Plywood adhesive

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Formaldehyde is naturally produced in the human body as part of metabolism — about 50g per day

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Severe irritant

Structure

SMILES

C=O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
gas
Masse molaire
30,03 g/mol
Densité
0,0008 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-92,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
-19,0 °C
Solubilité
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
30,0106
XLogP
1,2
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde (CH₂O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methanal.
What is the molecular weight of Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde has a molar mass of 30.03 g/mol.
What state is Formaldehyde at room temperature?
Formaldehyde is a gas at room temperature.
Is Formaldehyde organic or inorganic?
Formaldehyde is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde (CH₂O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).