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FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE

In agriculture, Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent and by beekeepers to kill mites.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used in leather tanning, textile dyeing and finishing, and in rubber production.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used in the synthesis and analysis of substances in school laboratories, research institutes, etc.

CAS Number: 64-18-6
EC Number: 200-579-1
E number: E236 (preservatives)
Molecular Formula: CH2O2 or HCOOH

SYNONYMS:
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Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is a colorless liquid with the chemical formula CH2O2.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is naturally-occurring, flammable, corrosive, organic, and the simplest carboxylic acid.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used as a hydride ion source in synthetic organic chemistry, a mobile phase component in HPLC, a preservative/antibacterial agent in agriculture, etc.

Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is a colorless organic acid with the formula HCOOH.
At ambient temperatures, Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure has a strong, penetrating odor, like acetic acid.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used in chemical synthesis as an intermediate, this simple carboxylic acid is miscible in water and most organic solvents and is somewhat hydrocarbon-soluble.

Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure occurs naturally in the venom of some ants and bees.
Formate, the conjugate base of formic acid, also occurs naturally in bodily fluids following methanol poisoning.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is a source of hydride ion in synthetic organic chemistry, as in the Eschweiler-Clarke and Leuckart-Wallach reactions.

Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is also a useful component of the mobile phase in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) for peptides, proteins, and intact viruses.
Methanol metabolism produces Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure and formaldehyde, which are responsible for the optic nerve damage that results from methanol poisoning.

USES and APPLICATIONS of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
In diluted forms, Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure and formate esters are used as artificial flavorings and perfume additives.
In agriculture, Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent and by beekeepers to kill mites.

Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is useful in leather tanning, textile dyeing and finishing, and in rubber production.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure replaces mineral acids in limescale removers and other cleaning products.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used in the synthesis and analysis of substances in school laboratories, research institutes, etc.

Cleaning and Descaling uses of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure: Effective cleaning agent for removing mineral deposits and rust.
Food and Beverage uses of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure: Approved as a preservative and acidulant in certain applications.
Fuel Cells uses of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure: Component in fuel cells as a hydrogen source.

-Chemical Industry uses of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure:
Intermediate in the production of esters, salts, and amides.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is used in manufacturing leather, textiles, and rubber.

-Agriculture uses of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure:
Preservative and antibacterial agent in silage and animal feed.
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.

-Laboratory Applications of Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure:
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is commonly used as a reagent in chemical synthesis.
pH adjustment in chromatography and biochemical processes.

PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS OF FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
*Strong Antimicrobial Activity:
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure inhibits bacterial and fungal growth.
*Biodegradability:
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is environmentally friendly; breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.
*High Solubility:
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is easily mixed with other solvents for versatile applications.
*pH Regulator:
Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure is useful in industrial and laboratory settings for precise pH control.

STORAGE OF FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
Store Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances such as strong bases or oxidizing agents.
Keep Formic Acid, 98+%, Pure container tightly closed and protected from heat.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
Molecular Formula: CH₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Pungent, acidic odor
Density: ~1.22 g/cm³ at 20°C
Melting Point: 8.4°C
Boiling Point: 100.8°C
Flash Point: 69°C (closed cup)
Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, and glycerol
pKa: 3.75 (weak acid)
Vapor Pressure: ~44 mmHg at 20°C

Flash point: 69 °C (156 °F; 342 K)
Autoignition temperature: 601 °C (1,114 °F; 874 K)
Explosive limits: 14–34% 18–57% (90% solution)
Chemical formula: CH2O2
Molar mass: 46.025 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colorless fuming liquid
Odor: Pungent, penetrating
Density: 1.220 g/mL
Melting point: 8.4 °C (47.1 °F; 281.5 K)
Boiling point: 100.8 °C (213.4 °F; 373.9 K)
Solubility in water: Miscible
Solubility: Miscible with ether, acetone, ethyl acetate,
glycerol, methanol, ethanol
Partially soluble in benzene, toluene, xylenes

log P: −0.54
Vapor pressure: 35 mmHg (20 °C)
Acidity (pKa): 3.745
Conjugate base: Formate
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −19.90×10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.3714 (20 °C)
Viscosity: 1.57 cP at 268 °C
Structure Molecular shape: Planar
Dipole moment: 1.41 D (gas)
Std molar entropy (S⦵298): 131.8 J/mol K
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298): −425.0 kJ/mol
Std enthalpy of combustion (ΔcH⦵298): −2
Molecular Weight: 46.025

XLogP3-AA: -0.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 0
Exact Mass: 46.005479302
Monoisotopic Mass: 46.005479302
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 3
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 10.3
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Physical state: liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: stinging
Melting point: 8,5 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 100,80 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper explosion limit: 38 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 18 %(V)
Flash point: 49,5 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: 528 °C

Decomposition temperature: 350 °C -
pH: 2,2 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: 1,47 mm2/s at 20 °C - OECD Test
Guideline 1141,02 mm2/s at 40 °C
Viscosity, dynamic: 1,8 mPa.s at 20 °C
1141,22 mPa.s at 40 °C
Water solubility at 20 °C: miscible in all proportions, (experimental)
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: -2,1 at 23 °C
Vapor pressure: 171 hPa at 50 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104
Density: 1,22 g/cm3 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Relative density: 1,22 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Relative vapor density: 1,59 - (Air = 1.0)
Particle characteristics: No data available

Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Surface tension: 71,5 mN/m at 1g/l at 20 °C
Dissociation constant: 3,7 at 20 °C
Relative vapor density: 1,59 - (Air = 1.0)
Boiling point: 101 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.22 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 12 - 38 %(V)
Flash point: 49.5 °C
Melting Point: 8.5 °C
pH value: 2.2 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 171 hPa (50 °C)
Molecular Formula: CH2O2

Molar Mass: 46.03
Density: 1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Melting Point: 8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
Boling Point: 100-101 °C (lit.)
Flash Point: 133°F
JECFA Number: 79
Water Solubility: MISCIBLE
Solubility H2O: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless
Vapor Presure: 52 mm Hg ( 37 °C)
Vapor Density: 1.03 (vs air)
Appearance: Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.216 (20℃/20℃)
Color APHA: ≤15

IUPAC Name: formic acid
Molecular Formula: CH₂O₂
InChI Key: BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: OC=O
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 46.03
Synonym: formic acid, ameisensaeure, hcooh, acide formique, bilorin, H-cooh
CAS: 64-18-6
Appearance (Form): Clear liquid
Color scale: =<20 APHA
Refractive index: 1.3700 to 1.3720 (20°C, 589 nm)
Infrared spectrum: Conforms
Titration with NaOH: >=98.0 %
PubChem CID: 284
ChEBI: CHEBI:30751
IUPAC Name: formic acid

SMILES: C(=O)O
Formula: HCO₂H
MW: 46.03 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 101 °C (760 mmHg)
Melting Pt: 8 °C
Density: 1.22 g/cm³
Flash Pt: 50 °C
Storage Temperature: Refrigerator
MDL Number: MFCD00003297
CAS Number: 64-18-6
EINECS: 200-579-1
UN: 1779
ADR: 8, II
Appearance: Clear liquid
Infrared spectrum: Conforms
Refractive index: 1.3700 to 1.3720 (20°C, 589 nm)
Color scale: ≤20 APHA

Titration with NaOH: ≥98.0 %
CAS number: 64-18-6
EC index number: 607-001-00-0
EC number: 200-579-1
Grade: ACS, Reag. Ph Eur
Hill Formula: CH₂O₂
Chemical formula: HCOOH
Molar Mass: 46.03 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 11 00
Boiling point: 101 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.22 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 12 - 38 %(V)
Flash point: 49.5 °C
Melting Point: 8.5 °C
pH value: 2.2 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 171 hPa (50 °C)

FIRST AID MEASURES of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves.
*After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Call a physician immediately.
*After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Call a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to neutralise.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Control parameters:
*Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Chloroprene
Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Latex gloves
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: 60 min
*Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
*Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
No metal containers.
Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of FORMIC ACID, 98+%, PURE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available