Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR… 50-00-0

Name: Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047151

About Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%

Formaldehyde solution is a molecular biology reagent (BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 50-00-0, specified at 41% purity. With the molecular formula CH2O, it has a molar mass of 30.03 g/mol. Systematically, it is named formaldehyde. Alternative names: formalin and methanal.

It is supplied as a solution. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and analytical determinations. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Formaldehyde solution in 500 mL, 2.5 L, 5 L and 30 L packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Analytical determinations

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%
Catalogue No.	VQ-047151
CAS Number	50-00-0
IUPAC name	formaldehyde
Molecular formula	CH₂O
Molecular weight	30.03 g/mol
Exact mass	30.0106
Grade	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR
Purity / assay	41%
HSN code	29121100
InChIKey	WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C=O
PubChem CID	712

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	formalin, methanal, formol, Formic aldehyde, Methylene oxide, Oxomethane, Oxymethylene, Methyl aldehyde, Oxomethylene, Formaline, Aldehyde formique, Formaldehyde, gas

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

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 is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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AR

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%?

The CAS Registry Number of Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% is 50-00-0. It is also known as formalin, methanal, formol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%?

Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% has the molecular formula CH2O and a molecular weight of 30.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is formaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% can I order?

We supply Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR (41%) grade, in 500 mL, 2.5 L, 5 L, 30 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41%?

Yes. Every lot of Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Formaldehyde solution, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 41% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.