Formaldoxime
Formaldoxime is the organic compound with the formula H2C=NOH. It is the oxime of formaldehyde. A colorless liquid, the pure compound tends to polymerize into a trimer. Aqueous solutions are stable as is the hydrochloride. It is a reagent in organic synthesis for the conversion of aryl diazonium salts to aryl aldehydes.[1]
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.769 |
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| Molar mass | 45.041 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Melting point | 2.5 °C (36.5 °F; 275.6 K) |
| Boiling point | 84 °C (183 °F; 357 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is generated by combining hydroxylamine and formaldehyde.[2]
References
- De Kimpe, Norbert (2001). "Formaldoxime". e-EROS Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rf023.
- S. D. Jolad, S. Rajagopalan (1966). "2-Bromo-4-methylbenzaldehyde". Org. Synth. 46: 13. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.046.0013.
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