Formaldehyde (37% by Weight/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Description

Molecular Biology-grade Formaldehyde is used for denaturing RNA.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 712
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• SMILES: C=O

• Melting Point: −15°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.083g/cm┬│
• pH: 3 to 4.2
• Boiling Point: 97°C
• Ignition Residue: 0.005% max.
• Assay Percent Range: 36.5 to 38.0 %
• Packaging: HDPE Bottle
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20┬░C
• Formula Weight: 30.02
• Percent Purity: 36.5 to 38.0%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde, 37% by Weight

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Vapor harmful. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause central nervous system effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. NFPA Health:3 Flammability:2 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Recommended Storage	RT

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