ABSTRACT
Synonyms: methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethane; formula: HCHO; MW 30.03; CAS [50-00-0]; constitutes about 50% of all aldehydes present in air; released in trace quantities from pressed wood products, burning wood, and synthetic polymers; and automobiles; colorless gas at ambient conditions; pungent su ocating odor; lique es at −19.5°C; solidi es at −92°C; density 1.07 (air = 1); very soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents; readily polymerizes; ammable, toxic, and carcinogenic (Patnaik, 2007).
