| Name | formaldehyde |
| Synonyms | formaldehyde |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O |
| Molar Mass | 30.02598 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical quality This product is a white liquid with a pungent smell. Long-term formation of paraformaldehyde, soluble in water and ethanol. |
| Use | It is mainly used as bactericide in petroleum drilling fluid and fracturing fluid, corrosion inhibitor in acidizing fluid, and silage additive. |
It is obtained by oxidation of methanol under the action of a silver catalyst.
It is obtained by catalytic oxidation of methanol iron molybdenum oxide.
Direct oxidation of low-carbon alkanes.
Direct oxidation of dimethyl ether.