| Product Name: | Formic acid |
| Synonyms: | ALDEHYDE C1;FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION;FORMALDEHYDI;FORMALIN, CARSONS;FORMALDEHYDE DEVELOPING SOLUTION;FORMALIN, NEUTRAL;FORMALIN NEUTRAL BUFFER;FORMALIN, NEUTRAL BUFFERED |
| CAS: | 64-18-6 |
| MF: | CH2O2 |
| MW: | 46.03 |
| EINECS: | 200-001-8 |
| Product Categories: | E-H, Puriss p.a.;Puriss p.a.;AlphabeticalBiological Buffers;Biological Buffers;BioUltra Buffers;Buffer Solutions;Analytical Reagents for General Use;E-L, Puriss p.a. ACS;Puriss p.a. ACS;C1 to C5Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS);Pure Reagents for Wet Digestion (Trace SELECT);Carbonyl Compounds;Carboxylic Acids;Digestion Reagents;LC-MS Additives;Mass Spectrometry (MS)&LC-MS;Spectroscopy;HPLC;HPLC Buffer;HPLC Buffers;HPLC Buffers - SolutionChromatography/CE Reagents;Solution;Alphabetical Listings;E-F;Flavors and Fragrances;Reagents for MALDI Analysis;Mass Spectrometry;Proteomics |
| mp | 8.2-8.4 °C(lit.) |
| bp | 101 °C |
| density | 1.22 |
| vapor density | 1.03 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 52 mm Hg ( 37 °C) |
| refractive index |
n |
| FEMA | 2487 |
| Fp | 133 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Water Solubility | MISCIBLE |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,4241 |
| BRN | 1209246 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and powdered metals, furfuryl alcohol. Combustible. Hygroscopic. Pressure may build up in tightly closed bottles, so bottles should be opened carefully and vented periodically. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 64-18-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Formic acid(64-18-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Formic acid(64-18-6) |