Preferred Label : Formaldehyde;
NCIt synonyms : Methanal; Formalin; Formol; Methyl Aldehyde; Formic Aldehyde; Oxomethane;
NCIt definition : A colorless poisonous gas synthesized by the oxidation of methanol and used as an
antiseptic, disinfectant, histologic fixative, and general-purpose chemical reagent
for laboratory applications. Formaldehyde is readily soluble in water and is commonly
distributed as a 37% solution in water; formalin, a 10% solution of formaldehyde in
water, is used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens. Environmentally,
formaldehyde may be found in the atmosphere, smoke from fires, automobile exhaust
and cigarette smoke. Small amounts are produced during normal metabolic processes
in most organisms, including humans.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A chemical used in manufacturing and chemical industries, and as a preservative
by anatomists, embalmers, and pathologists. Being exposed to formaldehyde may increase
the risk of developing leukemia and brain cancer.;
UNII : 1HG84L3525;
InChIKey : WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 50-00-0;
Chemical formula : CH2O;
NSC code : 298885; 28424;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:16842;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000269439;
Origin ID : C29744;
UMLS CUI : C0016564;
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
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technical report
occupational exposure
leukaemia
leukemia, myeloid
vision, ocular
research report
albumin/globulin ratio
Regional Disease
Creation
Sight
disease, nos
Occupational Exposure
Recognition
Chronic Villitis
inlets
Neither Agree or Disagree
Tables
judgment
bays
Relative Value
Disease Object
effects of exposure to external cause, nos
formaldehyde
No Evidence of Coronary Artery Disease
Disease Free
Table
Regulatory Report
expert testimony
directive counseling
certification
Nicotine Lozenge
Creation
formaldehyde
Ratio
Disease Steps Clinical Classification
occupational diseases
Myeloid Leukemia
Formaldehyde
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