Molfile
Inchi
Smiles
Synonyms:
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formol
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formaldehyde
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formalin
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A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
- Molecular weight: 30.03
- Formula: CH2O
- CLOGP: 0.35
- LIPINSKI: 0
- HAC: 1
- HDO: 0
- TPSA: 17.07
- ALOGS: 0.82
- ROTB: 0
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