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Formaldehyde, ACS

Item # F1022
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Material Grade

ACS

Available Size(s)

500mL, 3.8L

Manufacturer

Packaging Type

Poly, Poly Gallon

CAS # 50-00-0
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Assay: 37% Minimum; Stabalized with Methanol

Product Overview

Formaldehyde (37–40%), also known as formalin, is a concentrated aqueous solution of formaldehyde gas, commonly used in tissue fixation, specimen preservation, and disinfectant preparation. In its full-strength form, it serves as the base stock for creating buffered and diluted formulations tailored for histological or microbiological applications.

This high-concentration solution is ideal for laboratories that customize fixatives, such as 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin (NBF), and is used in the preparation of reagents where precise control of formaldehyde content is essential. It acts by cross-linking proteins, preserving tissue architecture and cellular detail for long-term storage and microscopic evaluation.


Key Features:

  • Full-strength formaldehyde (37–40%) for custom reagent formulation
  • Used in preparation of 10% NBF and other fixatives
  • Effective for specimen preservation and microbial decontamination
  • Provides maximum flexibility in laboratory applications
  • For professional use in pathology, histology, and biological research

 

PubChem CID
712
Molecular Formula
CH2O
Molecular Weight
30.026
Synonyms
formaldehyde methanal 50-00-0 Oxomethane Oxymethylene Superlysoform

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