Formic Acid
Formic acid (HCOOH) is naturally-occurring, flammable, corrosive, organic, and the simplest carboxylic acid. Used as a hydride ion source in synthetic organic chemistry, a mobile phase component in HPLC, a preservative/antibacterial agent in agriculture, etc.
Formic or methanoic acid (CAS: 64-18-6; PubChem ID: 284) is a colorless organic acid with the formula HCOOH. At ambient temperatures, it has a strong, penetrating odor, like acetic acid. Used in chemical synthesis as an intermediate, this simple carboxylic acid is miscible in water and most organic solvents and is somewhat hydrocarbon-soluble.
Formic acid occurs naturally in the venom of some ants and bees. Formate, the conjugate base of formic acid, also occurs naturally in bodily fluids following methanol poisoning.
Formic acid is a source of hydride ion in synthetic organic chemistry, as in the Eschweiler-Clarke and Leuckart-Wallach reactions. It is also a useful component of the mobile phase in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) for peptides, proteins, and intact viruses.
Although formic acid is easily metabolized and eliminated, it can have toxic effects. Methanol metabolism produces formic acid and formaldehyde, which are responsible for the optic nerve damage that results from methanol poisoning. Chronic exposure in humans may cause kidney damage and skin allergies in some people.
In diluted forms, formic acid and formate esters are used as artificial flavorings and perfume additives. In higher concentrations, formic acid is flammable, and skin and eye contact with concentrated liquid or vapors is dangerous.
In agriculture, formic acid is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent and by beekeepers to kill mites. It is useful in leather tanning, textile dyeing and finishing, and in rubber production. Formic acid replaces mineral acids in limescale removers and other cleaning products.
Hach Company Intellical™ ISENa38101 Sodium (Na⁺) Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) with Calibration Reagents Pack
The Intellical™ Sodium ISE Analysis Package contains all you need to start measuring Sodium (Na+) with your HQD meter instrument: The Intellical™ ISENA381 Sodium ISE with 1 m cable, the sodium ISAB powder pillows, 100 mg/L and 1000 mg/L sodium standard solutions.
Medchemexpress LLC Slb1122168 formic | 2999629-17-1 | 99.9% | 403.56 | C23H37N3O3 | 10 MG
SLB1122168 formic is a research-stage small molecule that inhibits Spns2-mediated sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) release. It has reported in vitro potency and is supplied for laboratory research with recommended storage and handling per the Safety Data Sheet.
Medchemexpress LLC CBI1 formic | 461.40 | C16H21BrN4O3S2 | 10 MG
CBI1 formic is a covalent small-molecule inhibitor of BAX that selectively derivatizes the protein at cysteine 126 (C126), preventing BAX activation. Supplied for research use, structural and storage information is provided by the manufacturer.
- Covalent BAX inhibitor that derivatizes C126.
- Inhibits BAX activation induced by ligands or point mutations.
- Offered as a solid with sealed, moisture-free storage recommendations.
- Molecular formula C16H21BrN4O3S2; molecular weight 461.40.
- Available in small research pack sizes, including 10 mg.
- Intended for research use only; not for human or clinical use.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Formic acid puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. Ph. Eur., >=98% | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 500ML
Formic acid puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. Ph. Eur., >=98% | Purity: >=98% | Mol Wt: 46.03 | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 500ML
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Formic acid ACS reagent, >=88% | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 4X100ML
Formic acid ACS reagent, >=88% | Purity: >=88% | Mol Wt: 46.03 | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 4X100ML