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Formaldehyde

CHEBI:CHEBI_16842

Definition

An aldehyde resulting from the formal oxidation of methanol.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
CH2O
Molecular Mass
30.02598
Charge
0
SMILES
[H]C([H])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
InChIKey
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • Formaldehyd
  • formaldehyde
  • Formaldehyde
  • FORMALDEHYDE
  • Formalin
  • FORMALIN
  • Methanal
  • Methylene oxide
  • Oxomethane
  • Oxomethylene

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:16842
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Formaldehyde
DRON_00010000
4530

Additional References

Wikipedia:Formaldehyde

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oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:16842
generic_name
FORMALDEHYDE
active_ingredient_name
FORMALDEHYDE
listing_expiration_date
20251231
route
ORAL
product_type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
nui
M0000728
pharm_class_epc
Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
pharm_class
Allergens [CS]
pharm_class_pe
Cell-mediated Immunity [PE]
pharm_class_cs
Allergens [CS]
marketing_category
UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
dosage_form
PELLET
brand_name
Formalinum
brand_name_base
Formalinum
unii
1HG84L3525
labeler_name
Boiron
manufacturer_name
Boiron
marketing_start_date
19830303
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19830303
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30 [hp_C]/30[hp_C]
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0220-2135
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0a0ce624-1a01-85f4-e063-6294a90ac29a
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0220-2135-41
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30 [hp_C] in 1 TUBE (0220-2135-41)
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