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Formic Acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing only one carbon. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent aroma. It is about 10 times stronger than Acetic Acid.  It's a key reagent in organic reactions and is naturally found in bee and ant venom. Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standards for quality or purity. The Formic Acid, Lab Grade of Lab Alley is ideal for educational and research applications.
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- Preservative/antimicrobial
- Beekeeping
- Fuel cells
- pH modifier in chromatography
- Cleaning products
- Textiles/leathers
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Product Information
| CAS | 64-18-6 |
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| Synonyms | Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid, Bilorin, Hydrogen carboxylic acid, Formisoton, Myrmicyl |
| Assay | Min 89.0% |
| PubChem ID | 284 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | 50 max |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear |
| Boiling Point | 213.8 °F (101 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 22 mmHg (68 °F (20 °C)) |
| Specific gravity | 1.190 – 1.230 |
| Solubility | Completely soluble |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 813.2 °F (434 °C) |
| Molecular formula | CH2O2 |
| Molecular weight | 46.03 |
| Acetic Acid | 10 wt% max |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.00% |
| Flash Point | 122.0 °F (50.0 °C) Closed Cup |
| Iron (Fe) | 5 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.5 ppm max |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 0.00% |
| Water | As reported |
