Formic acid CAS#: 64-18-6; ChemWhat Code: 28320
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Formic acid |
| Synonyms | FORMOL;FORMALDE-FRESH;FORMALDE-FRESH SOLUTION;FORMALDE-FRESH SOLUTION, BUFFERED;FORMALDEHYDE, BUFFERED;FORMALDEHYDE, CARSON-MILLON;METHANONE;METHYL ALDEHYDE |
| CAS Registry Number | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 46.03 |
| EINECS | 200-001-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 8.2-8.4 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 101 °C |
| Density | 1.22 |
| vapor Density | 1.03 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 52 mm Hg ( 37 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 2487 | FORMIC ACID |
| Flash Point | 133 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | H2O: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, Colorless |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 3.75(at 20℃) |
| Color | APHA: ≤15 |
| PH | 2.2 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Explosive Limit | 12-38%(V) |
| 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. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Formic acid(64-18-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Formic acid(64-18-6) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | T,C,Xi |
| R Phrase | 23/24/25-34-40-43-35-36/38-10 |
| S Phrase | 36/37-45-26-23-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 1198 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LP8925000 |
| F | 10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 64-18-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| More Safety & Hazards From PubChem | Signal, GHS Hazard Statements, Precautionary Statement Codes, etc. |
Literature |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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