Oxymethylene

Oxymethylene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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. Oxymethylene solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)

Trade Name Oxymethylene
Generic Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Other Names Formaldehído, Formaldehyd, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde solution, Formalin, Formic aldehyde, Formol, Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene oxide, Oxomethane, Oxomethylene, Oxymethylene, Paraform
Type
Formula CH2O
Weight Average: 30.026
Monoisotopic: 30.010564686
Groups Approved, Vet approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Oxymethylene
Oxymethylene

Uses

Oxymethylene is a naturally occurring hazardous organic compound used as a preservative in animal feed, cosmetic products, laboratory procedures, disinfection, and home building products.

Use for drying skin before or after surgical removal of warts or where dryness is required.

Toxicity

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 42 mg/kg [Mouse].

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

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