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.
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Rowley Biochemical Institute Inc 20PRC FORMIC ACID 1 QT
NC3261991 20PRC FORMIC ACID 1 QT
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eMolecules Oakwood Chemicals Formic Acid 1kg 480142339 080324 0 000 64-18-6 MFCD00003297 46 025 CH2O2
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eMolecules Oakwood Chemicals Formic Acid ACS Grade 20kg 480143866 093996 0 000 64-18-6 MFCD00003297 46 025 CH2O2
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Formic acid puriss., meets analytical specifications of DAC, FCC, 98.0-100% | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 1L
Formic acid puriss., meets analytical specifications of DAC, FCC, 98.0-100% | Purity: 98.0-100% | Mol Wt: 46.03 | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 1L
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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.
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Medchemexpress LLC 5-Propargyltryptamide formic | 2906227-87-8 | 99.9% | 260.29 g/mol | C14H16N2O3 | 10 MG
5-PT formic (5-Propargyltryptamide formic) is a serotonin-derived chemical probe containing a propargyl (alkyne) moiety for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (click chemistry). It is used to label and study protein serotonylation in biochemical and cell-based assays.
- Enables copper-catalyzed click chemistry labeling of serotonylated proteins.
- High chemical purity (99.91%).
- Solid, white to off-white physical form for easy handling and storage.
- Suitable for biochemical and cell-based assay applications.
- Available in small-scale quantities (for example, 10 mg) for exploratory studies.
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences formic acid reagent grade
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TARGETMOL CHEMICALS INC QUILSECONAZOLE FORMIC AC 5MG
Also available in 1 mg 10 mg 25 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 mL 10 mM (in DMSO) and bulk. Please contact Fisher for quotes. Quilseconazole Formic acid is a selective inhibitor of fungal Cyp51 with potent activities against Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Formic acid ACS reagent, >=88% | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 4X2.5L
Formic acid ACS reagent, >=88% | Purity: >=88% | Mol Wt: 46.03 | 64-18-6 | MFCD00003297 | 4X2.5L
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