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Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology

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Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology chemical structure
CAS number50-00-0
FormulaCH2O
Molar mass30.03 g/mol
Physical formSolution
HS code29121100
UN numberUN 1198
Purity36.5–38%
InChIKeyWSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC nameformaldehyde

About Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology

Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology sits in our molecular Biology, Nucleotides & Purification Reagents section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records (Molecular Biology), the material is defined by CAS 50-00-0, formula CH2O and molar mass 30.03 g/mol. Typical appearance is colourless liquid.

Where it is used

  • Electrophoresis
  • DNA/RNA workflows
  • Protein analysis
  • Molecular biology workflows

Safe handling

Reported physical data: density 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H302, H314, H317 and H330). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures. For transport it ships as UN UN 1198.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 4 x 25 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Typical uses

  • Electrophoresis
  • DNA/RNA workflows
  • Protein analysis
  • Molecular biology workflows

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Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology
Product nameFormaldehyde solution, for molecular biology
Catalogue numberZX-003335
CAS number50-00-0
IUPAC nameformaldehyde
Molecular formulaCH2O
Molar mass30.03 g/mol
Exact mass30.0106
GradeMolecular Biology
Purity / assay36.5–38%
Physical formSolution
AppearanceColourless liquid
Density1.09 g/mL at 25 °C
XLogP31.2
H-bond donors / acceptors0 / 1
Topological polar surface area17.1 Ų
HS code29121100
UN numberUN 1198
InChIKeyWSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC=O
PubChem CID712
SynonymsFormalin, methanal, formol, Formic aldehyde, Methylene oxide, Oxomethane, Oxymethylene, Methyl aldehyde, Oxomethylene, Formaline, Aldehyde formique, Formaldehyde, gas

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS05 Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS06 Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity
GHS08 Health hazard
Health hazard

Signal word Danger

  • H302Harmful if swallowed
  • H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H330Fatal if inhaled
  • H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P318, P320, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P403 + P233

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology
500 mLQuoted on request
5 LQuoted on request
4 x 25 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology

Which CAS number identifies Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology?
Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology is registered under CAS 50-00-0. You may also see it listed as Formalin, methanal, formol. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-003335.
What are the formula and molar mass of Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology?
For Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology, its formula is CH2O and its molar mass is 30.03 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is formaldehyde. InChIKey WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology?
This listing is Molecular Biology grade with 36.5–38% purity. Standard packs are 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology to my country?
Yes. Because Formaldehyde solution, for molecular biology is classed as hazardous (UN 1198), it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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