Description

Methanal CAS NO 1809353-38-5 is a highly versatile and reactive chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its high volatility and reactivity make it a critical building block for creating complex molecular architectures in research and development. This compound is particularly valuable for industries focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where precise chemical transformations are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance polymers and coatings.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in laboratory settings.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Methanal
CAS No.	1809353-38-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Formaldehyde (common name); Formalin (aqueous solution); Methylene oxide; Oxomethane; Formic aldehyde; Methyl aldehyde; Formol; IUPAC: Methanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methanal is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.