8.22254
Formic acid
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Methanoic acid, Formylic acid
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Product Name
Formic acid, for synthesis
InChI
1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
SMILES string
OC=O
InChI key
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
grade
synthesis grade
vapor density
1.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure
44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99% (acidimetric)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
1004 °F
expl. lim.
12-38 % (v/v)
57 %
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
Quality Level
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technique(s)
electrophoresis: suitable
refractive index
n20/D 1.370 (lit.)
pH
2.2 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)
bp
100-101 °C (lit.)
101 °C/1013 hPa
mp
8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 49.5 °C
density
1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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storage temp.
2-30°C
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Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.218 - 1.221
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Application
- Atmospheric Implications: Provides insights into the large and ubiquitous source of atmospheric formic acid, affecting precipitation chemistry and acidity (Millet et al., 2015).
- Sustainable Production: Covers the sustainability aspects of formic acid production and its role in bridging power and chemical industries (Bulushev & Ross, 2018).
- Hydrogen Energy Carrier: Explores formic acid as a potential hydrogen storage medium, focusing on its applications in low-carbon energy systems (Singh et al., 2016).
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Danger
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A
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Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
121.1 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
49.5 °C - closed cup
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 8.22254.2501 | 04054839384509 |
| 8.22254.1001 | 04054839384493 |
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