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Formic acid, 97%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13285.0C

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Description

CAS: 64-18-6 | CH2O2 | 46.025 g/mol

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.

Suitable for battery materials development.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene, xylene and benzene.

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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 64-18-6
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

Specifications

Melting Point 7°C to 9°C
Boiling Point 100°C to 101°C
Linear Formula HCOOH
UN Number UN1779
Beilstein 1209246
Merck Index 144241
Solubility Information Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene,xylene and benzene.
Formula Weight 46.03
Percent Purity 97%
Density 1.22
Quantity 10,000 g
Flash Point 50°C (156°F)
Refractive Index 1.371
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Formic acid
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