Formaldoxime
# Formaldoxime

Formaldoxime is the organic compound with the formula $H_2C=NOH.$ 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.

It is generated by combining hydroxylamine and formaldehyde.

