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Formic Acid, 99.0+%, Optima™ LC/MS Grade, Fisher Chemical™

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Description

Suitable as a mobile phase additive for LC/MS and UHPLC/MS

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 64-18-6
Molecular Formula CH2O2
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

Specifications

Absorbance 0.01 AU max. at 254nm, 0.55 AU max. at 230nm, 0.85 AU max. at 220nm, 1.25 AU max. at 210nm
pH 2.1
Melting Point 8°C
Boiling Point 101°C
Color Colorless
Assay Percent Range ≥99.0 %
Linear Formula HCOOH
Merck Index 15, 4269
SMILES C(=O)O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 46.025
Formula Weight 46.02
Percent Purity ≥99.0%
Grade OPTIMA™ LC-MS
Density 1.220g/cm³
Quantity 1 mL
Packaging Ampule
Physical Form Liquid
Residue after Evaporation 1ppm max.
Vapor Pressure 44mbar at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Formic Acid
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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. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 8, : Corrosive
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