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Formic Acid, 88% (Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 64-18-6
Molecular Formula CH2O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 46.025
MDL Number MFCD00003297
InChI Key BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt
PubChem CID 284
ChEBI CHEBI:30751
IUPAC Name formic acid
SMILES C(=O)O

Specifications

pH 2.1
Melting Point 8°C
Boiling Point 101°C
Color Colorless
Linear Formula HCOOH
UN Number 1779
Formula Weight 46.03
Grade Certified ACS
Density 1.220g/cm³
Quantity 500 mL
Packaging Poly Bottle
Physical Form Liquid
Vapor Pressure 44mbar at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Formic Acid, 88%
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 8, : Corrosive
Recommended Storage Store separately from sulfuric acid and caustics.
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