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Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound, and an important industrial precursor to many other materials and organic compounds. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is used as a disinfectant. Formaldehyde vapors are toxic, upon entry formaldehyde reacts readily with macromolecules, including DNA to form DNA-protein and DNA-DNA cross-links.   NCATS

Chemistry

  • SMILES: C=O
  • InChIKey: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Mol. Mass: 30.026
  • ALogP: -0.18
  • ChEMBL Molecule:
    formaldehyde  
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Pharmacology

  • Mechanism of Action:
  • Multi-specific: Missing data
  • Black Box: No
  • Availability: Missing data
  • Delivery Methods: Missing data
  • Pro Drug: No

Alternative names

dowling's | e240 | formaldehyde | formaldehyde solution | formalin | formol | methanal | methanone | methyl aldehyde | methylene oxide | oxomethane | oxomethylene | oxymethylene | veracur

Organizations (3)

Research & Development (3)

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Marketing (0)

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Indications (3)

Approved Indications (1)


 

Warts

Experimental Indications - Clinical Trial Phases 1-4 (2)


 

HIV Infections (Phase 2)

Polyneuropathies (Phase 2)

Overview

  • Highest Phase: Phase 2
  • # of Trials: 2
  • # of Trial Organizations: 3

Trials by Phase

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