Formaldehyde

CH₂O

IUPAC: Methanal

CAS: 50-00-0

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

원소 구성

C
40.0%
O
53.3%

용도

  • Resin production
  • Biological preservative
  • Disinfectant
  • Plywood adhesive

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Severe irritant

Structure

SMILES

C=O

성질

유형
organic
상태
gas
몰 질량
30.03 g/mol
밀도
0.0008 g/cm³
녹는점
-92.0 °C
끓는점
-19.0 °C
용해도
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

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).