252549
Formaldehyde solution
ACS reagent, 37 wt. % in H2O, contains 10-15% Methanol as stabilizer (to prevent polymerization)
grade
ACS reagent
Quality Level
vapor density
1.03 (vs air)
vapor pressure
52 mmHg ( 37 °C)
52 mmHg ( 37 °C)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
572 °F
contains
10-15% Methanol as stabilizer (to prevent polymerization)
concentration
36.5-38.0%
37 wt. % in H2O
impurities
≤0.006 meq/g Titr. acid
ign. residue
≤0.005%
color
APHA: ≤10
refractive index
n20/D 1.3765
density
1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤5 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%
cation traces
Fe: ≤5 ppm
heavy metals: ≤5 ppm (by ICP-OES)
suitability
suitable for manufacturing use (Laboratory chemicals)
SMILES string
[H]C([H])=O
InChI
1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
InChI key
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
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Other Notes
The article number 252549-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 252549-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
132.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
56 °C - closed cup
Regulatory Information
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What is the difference between formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde?
Paraformaldehyde is the polymeric form of formaldehyde. Paraformaldehyde is a solid, and formaldehyde is a gas. Formaldehyde solutions consist of formaldehyde gas dissolved in a solvent of some kind.
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Do you offer any aqueous paraformaldehyde solutions?
Product No. 252549 is an aqueous solution of formaldehyde with methanol present to prevent polymerization of the formaldehyde to paraformaldehyde. Over time (e.g., if a lot of the methanol evaporates), the solution may precipitate the insoluble paraformaldehyde. To break up that polymer, gentle heating should be sufficient. The polymer form has very low solubility in water.
Why is Product No. 252549, Formaldehyde solution, stabilized with methanol?
The methanol serves to slow the formation of paraformaldehyde.
What is the difference between Formaldehyde solution Products 252549 and 533998?
The two products are the same chemically. However, the 252549 is designated as an ACS reagent grade. With this description additional specifications are included.
Do you offer 100% formaldehyde instead of solutions like Product No. 252549?
Formaldehyde in its pure form is a gas. The maximum concentration of formaldehyde in aqueous solution is about 37% by weight. This is equivalent to an approximately 13.3 M solution.
What is a common application for Product No. 252549, Formaldehyde solution?
Formaldehyde can be used in multiple applications in different fields. One common application is that this product is a common building block for the synthesis of more complex compounds and materials.
Is the concentration of Product No. 252549, Formaldehyde solution, expressed as a weight percent solution?
Yes, 37% is a reference to weight percent solution. Unless otherwise noted, this is the standard practice for reporting concentration by percent. In terms of volume percent, this solution would be approximately 40% by volume.
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