Identification
Name Formaldehyde
Accession Number DB03843 (EXPT01444)
Type small molecule
Description 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. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Structure
Categories (*)
Molecular Weight 30.026
Groups experimental
Monoisotopic Weight 30.010564686
Pharmacology
Indication Not Available
Mechanism of action Not Available
Absorption Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Biotransformation Not Available
Route of elimination Not Available
Toxicity Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 42 mg/kg [Mouse].
Affected organisms Not Available
Interactions
Drug Interactions Not Available
Food Interactions Not Available
D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase
Name D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase
Gene Name Not Available
Pharmacological action unknown
Actions Not Available
References
  • Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. - Pubmed
  • Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. - Pubmed
DTHybrid score 1.5021