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

CAS: 590-29-4 | CHKO2 | 84.115 g/mol
$74.63 - $857.25
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 590-29-4 |
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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 parentShow More |
PubChem CID | 2735122 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:63316 |
IUPAC Name | potassium;formate |
SMILES | C(=O)[O-].[K+] |
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AAA1455130
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A1455130 |
250 g |
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AAA145510B
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A145510B |
1000 g |
Each for $209.38
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AAA145510I
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A145510I |
5000 g |
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Description
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.
ApplicationsPotassium 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
590-29-4 | |
84.115 | |
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
2735122 | |
potassium;formate |
CHKO2 | |
MFCD00013100 | |
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 parentShow More | |
CHEBI:63316 | |
C(=O)[O-].[K+] |
Specifications
590-29-4 | |
1.91 | |
CHKO2 | |
250 g | |
Very Hygroscopic | |
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 | |
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
potassium;formate | |
2735122 | |
84.12 | |
Potassium Formate |
165°C to 168°C | |
99% | |
MFCD00013100 | |
3623272 | |
14,7633 | |
Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether. | |
C(=O)[O-].[K+] | |
84.115 | |
CHEBI:63316 | |
99% | |
(water <2%) |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 209-677-9
RTECSNumber : LQ9625000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 : Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
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