mitteformaldehüüdi
Mitteformaldehüüdi, also known as methanal, is the simplest of the aldehydes. Its chemical formula is CH2O. It is a colorless gas at room temperature with a pungent, irritating odor. Mitteformaldehüüdi is highly reactive and readily polymerizes. It is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether.
Industrially, mitteformaldehüüdi is primarily produced by the catalytic oxidation of methanol. This process is carried out
Exposure to mitteformaldehüüdi can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. It is also a known