Description

A colorless or nearly colorless clear liquid with a pungent, suffocating odor. Sensitive to air. Miscible with water and ethanol.
pH: 2.8–4 (37% in water, 20°C)
Melting point: -15°C
Boiling point: 93–98°C at 760 mmHg (37%)
Density (25°C, 37%): 1.09 g/mL
Refractive index (n₂₀/D, 37%): 1.3765
Flash point: 147.2°F / 64°C (37%)

Specification

Grade	REAGENT GRADE
Formula	HCHO
MW	30.03
CAS	50-00-0
Assay	36.5-38.0%
Colour (APHA)	≤10
Residue on Ignition	≤0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤0.002%
Chloride (Cl)	≤5ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤5ppm
Heavy metals (Pb)	≤5ppm
Titratable acid	≤0.006 meq/g
Storage	RT

Applications

Used in analytical chemistry for the determination of ammonium salts and amino acids.
Serves as a fixative in various preparations for microanalysis.
Acts as a disinfectant and germicide.
Functions as a reducing agent in chemical processes.

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Formaldehyde 37% Solution