Formic acid

ALDRICH/W248703 - ≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym: Acide formique; Ameisensaeure; Aminic acid; Formisoton; Formylic acid; Methanoic acid; Sybest

CAS Number: 64-18-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CH₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 46.03
EC Number: 200-579-1
MDL Number: MFCD00003297
Linear Formula: HCOOH
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W248703-1KG-K	1 kg	$91.80 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W248703-5KG-K	5 kg	$357.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W248703-10KG-K	10 kg	$510.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W248703-25KG-K	25 kg	$0.00 1/EA CALL FOR PRICE	Add To Favorites
45-W248703-SAMPLE-K		$54.60 1/EA	Add To Favorites

Properties
Descriptions
Safety Info.
Basic Data

agency	meets purity specifications of JECFA
anion traces	sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤0.004%
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥95%
autoignition temp.	1004 °F
biological source	synthetic
bp	100-101 °C (lit.)
cation traces	As: ≤3 ppm
	Cd: ≤1 ppm
	Hg: ≤1 ppm
	Pb: ≤10 ppm
density	1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
documentation	see Safety & Documentation for available documents
expl. lim.	57 %
food allergen	no known allergens
form	liquid
grade	FG
	Halal
	Kosher
InChI	1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
InChI key	BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
organoleptic	pungent; vinegar
pH	2.2 (20 °C, 2.2 g/L)
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.370 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FCC
	FDA 21 CFR 117
	FDA 21 CFR 172.515
SMILES string	OC=O
vapor density	1.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure	44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Application:	Quantitative Analysis of Residual Butylated Hydroxytoluene and Butylated Hydroxyanisole in Salmo Salar, Milk, and Butter by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.: In this study, formic acid is used in the preparation of samples for liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis. The research focuses on the detection and quantification of antioxidant residues in food products, contributing to food safety and quality control protocols (Galal et al., 2024 ).
General description:	Formic acid is one of the main volatile flavor compounds in black tea. It is also one of the main odor-active compounds in acid-hydrolyzed soy sauce.
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	5, 10, 25 kg in composite drum

Symbol	GHS02,GHS05,GHS06
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H226 - H302 - H314 - H331
Precautionary statements	P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	C
Risk Statements	10-35
Safety Statements	23-26-45
RIDADR	UN 1779 3(8) / PGII
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	121.1 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	49.5 °C - closed cup
Supplemental Hazard Statements	EUH071

Purity	≥95%
bp	100-101 °C (lit.)
mp	8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
Density	1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.370 (lit.)
FEMA Number	2487
UNSPSC	12352106

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