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Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%)

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Catalog No. AAA145510B

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A145510B

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Description

CAS: 590-29-4 | CHKO2 | 84.115 g/mol

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

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.

Applications
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 590-29-4
Molecular Formula CHKO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.115
MDL Number MFCD00013100
InChI Key WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium formate, formic acid potassium salt, formic acid, potassium salt, formic acid, k salt, hcook, mravencan draselny czech, hco2k, formic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium formira, 64-18-6 parent
PubChem CID 2735122
ChEBI CHEBI:63316
IUPAC Name potassium;formate
SMILES C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

Melting Point 165°C to 168°C
Density 1.91
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 1000 g
Beilstein 3623272
Sensitivity Very Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,7633
Solubility Information Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight 84.12
Percent Purity 99%
Assay (water <2%)
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Formate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 209-677-9
RTECSNumber LQ9625000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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