Formic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: 7°C to 9°C
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 101°C
• Linear Formula: HCOOH
• UN Number: UN1779
• 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: 500 g
• Flash Point: 50°C (156°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.371
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Formic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302-H314-H331
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H314-H318-H226-H302 Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P311-P312-P330-P331-P363-P372-P374-P380-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
EINECSNumber	200-579-1
RTECSNumber	LQ4900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only