A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Formaldehyde has been studied across 13 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, 🫁 Respiratory, 🧠 Focus & Attention, 🫁 Liver & Detox, 😴 Sleep. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 7% of studies addressing this area.
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