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Formic acid, 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$74.86 - $133.36
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 64-18-6 |
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Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 46.025 |
MDL Number | MFCD00003297 |
InChI Key | BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt |
PubChem CID | 284 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:30751 |
IUPAC Name | formic acid |
SMILES | C(=O)O |
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AAL174340B
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L174340B |
1000 g |
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AAL174340E
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L174340E |
2500 g |
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Description
Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsFormic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, glycerol, methanol and ethanol. Partially miscible with benzene, toluene and xylene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Chemical Identifiers
64-18-6 | |
46.025 | |
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
284 | |
formic acid |
CH2O2 | |
MFCD00003297 | |
methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt | |
CHEBI:30751 | |
C(=O)O |
Specifications
7°C to 9°C | |
100°C to 101°C | |
HCOOH | |
UN1779 | |
14,4241 | |
Miscible with water,ether,acetone,ethyl acetate,glycerol,methanol and ethanol. Partially miscible with benzene,toluene and xylene. | |
C(=O)O | |
46.025 | |
CHEBI:30751 | |
85% | |
1000 g | |
1.371 | |
Formic acid |
64-18-6 | |
CH2O2 | |
MFCD00003297 | |
1209246 | |
methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt | |
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
formic acid | |
284 | |
46.03 | |
1.22 | |
50°C (156°F) | |
Hygroscopic |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H331-H314-H318-H226-H302
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P311-P312-P330-P331-P363-P372-P374-P380-P501c
H226-H302-H314-H331
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
EINECSNumber : 200-579-1
RTECSNumber : LQ4900000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only