Methandiol (methylene glycol) is a product of hydration of formaldehyde - the addition of water to formaldehyde. Methylene glycol is an unstable compound that decomposes readily to form water and formaldehyde and has properties similar to formaldehyde [1] .
| Methandiol | |
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| Systematic name | Methandiol |
| Traditional names | Methylene glycol |
| Chem. formula | CH 4 O 2 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | water solution |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 463-57-0 |
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| Reg. EINECS number | 207-339-5 |
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Getting
Due to the low electron density on the carbon atom, formaldehyde easily reacts even with weak nucleophiles . This, in particular, explains the fact that formaldehyde is in hydrated form in aqueous solutions.
A small amount of stabilizer, such as methanol or urea , is usually added to suppress oxidation and polymerization.
See also
- Formaldehyde
- Formalin
- KFK
Links
- ↑ Methanediol - Compound Summary . PubChem Compound . USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information (March 26, 2005). Date of treatment October 20, 2011.