Formic acid, 99%, for analysis (CAS 64-18-6)
Formic acid, 99%, for analysis (CAS 64-18-6) manufactured by Thermo Scientific (Acros) in a 10l pack.
| brand | Thermo Scientific (Acros) |
|---|---|
| catalog number | 270480100 |
| cas | 64-18-6 |
| size | 10l |
| availability | availability |
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properties
| delivery time | 2-3 weeks |
|---|---|
| category | Chemicals |
| purity | 99% |
Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent. Principally used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, a solvent, a protic solvent and an astringent. It is a conjugate acid of a formate.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | CH2O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 46.025 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | formic acid |
| InChIKey | BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(=O)O |
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