Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%)

Description

CAS: 590-29-4 | CHKO2 | 84.115 g/mol

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

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Applications
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 590-29-4
• Molecular Formula: CHKO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.115
• MDL Number: MFCD00013100
• InChI Key: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium formate, formic acid potassium salt, formic acid, potassium salt, formic acid, k salt, hcook, mravencan draselny czech, hco2k, formic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium formira, 64-18-6 parent
• PubChem CID: 2735122
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63316
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 165°C to 168°C
• Density: 1.91
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3623272
• Sensitivity: Very Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7633
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 84.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Assay: (water <2%)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Formate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-677-9
RTECSNumber	LQ9625000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only