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formaldehyde

Development stage: Unknown
Modality: Small Molecules
Administration: Topical, Inhalation

Overview

Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent gas used as a preservative and disinfectant. It is widely used in the production of resins, such as urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde, which are used in wood products, textiles, and other materials. Formaldehyde also has applications in medicine, including vaccine production and as a preservative in some pharmaceuticals. It is known for its antibacterial properties and is used in various household products.

Brand names: Formalin
Other names: MethanalHCHOFormaldehyde Solution

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Exposed nucleophilic groups in microbial proteins and nucleic acids

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