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Formic Acid AR
Also known as Methanoic acid, Carbonous acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid
| H.S.Code | 29151100 | CAS No. | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O2 | Molecular Weight | 46.03 |
| Physical State | Liquid | Refractive index | 1.370 |
| Odour | Pungent | Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Density | 1.22 | Flash point | |
| pH value | 2.2 | Melting Point |
About Formic Acid
In the laboratory, formic acid can be obtained by heating oxalic acid in glycerol and extraction by steam distillation. Another method involves the reaction between lead formate and hydrogen sulfide, driven by the formation of lead sulfide.
Formic acid is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. Formic acid is about ten times stronger than acetic acid. It is used as a volatile pH modifier in HPLC and capillary electrophoresis. Formic acid is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textiles.
Formic Acid AR Specifications
| Packaging | 500 ml |
| Form | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Grade | AR |
| Hazard Class | |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, locked store room away from incompatible materials. |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
500 ml