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

Description

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

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64-18-6
• Molecular Formula: CH2O2
• MDL Number: 3297
• 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

• 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: 50 mL
• Packaging: Nalgene™ Poly Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Residue after Evaporation: 1ppm max.
• Vapor Pressure: 44mbar at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Formic Acid

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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