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Preferred Name

Formaldehyde
Definitions
A colorless poisonous gas synthesized by the oxidation of methanol and used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, histologic fixative, and general-purpose chemical reagent for laboratory applications. Formaldehyde is readily soluble in water and is commonly distributed as a 37% solution in water; formalin, a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water, is used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens. Environmentally, formaldehyde may be found in the atmosphere, smoke from fires, automobile exhaust and cigarette smoke. Small amounts are produced during normal metabolic processes in most organisms, including humans.
Synonyms
Formic Aldehyde
Formaldehyde
Methyl Aldehyde
FORMALDEHYDE
formaldehyde
Formalin
Formol
Methanal
Oxomethane
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All Properties

label
Formaldehyde
Legacy Concept Name
Formaldehyde
CHEBI_ID
CHEBI:16842
Preferred_Name
Formaldehyde
Display_Name
Formaldehyde
Semantic_Type
Organic Chemical
Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid
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Thesaurus:C29744
DEFINITION
A colorless poisonous gas synthesized by the oxidation of methanol and used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, histologic fixative, and general-purpose chemical reagent for laboratory applications. Formaldehyde is readily soluble in water and is commonly distributed as a 37% solution in water; formalin, a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water, is used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens. Environmentally, formaldehyde may be found in the atmosphere, smoke from fires, automobile exhaust and cigarette smoke. Small amounts are produced during normal metabolic processes in most organisms, including humans.
UMLS_CUI
C0016564
code
C29744
Chemical_Formula
CH2O
subClassOf
NSC Number
28424
298885
type
CAS_Registry
50-00-0
FULL_SYN
Formic Aldehyde
Formaldehyde
Methyl Aldehyde
FORMALDEHYDE
formaldehyde
Formalin
Formol
Methanal
Oxomethane
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FDA_UNII_Code
1HG84L3525
ALT_DEFINITION
A chemical used in manufacturing and chemical industries, and as a preservative by anatomists, embalmers, and pathologists. Being exposed to formaldehyde may increase the risk of developing leukemia and brain cancer.
Contributing_Source
CTRP
FDA
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