Formic acid [64-18-6]

Formic Acid [64-18-6] belongs to a class of compounds with well-established chemical utility, serving as a building block in various organic syntheses. Its molecular formula is CH2O2, with a molecular weight of 46.03. As an ACS Reagent, this particular Formic Acid conforms to a high standard of purity, appearing as a colourless to very faint yellow liquid with a refractive index of 1.369 - 1.373. It contains water content of ≤ 2.0%. This product is categorized under Building Blocks, Organics, Reagents, and Research Organics & Inorganics. For safe handling, Formic Acid Additionally, it serves as a key component in the Krebs cycle, a central metabolic pathway in living organisms.

• CAS Number: 64-18-6
• Water Content (KF): ≤ 2.0%
• Appearance: Colourless to very faint yellow liquid
• Molecular Weight: 46.03
• Assay (aqueous acid-base titration): ≥ 96%, ≼ 104%
• Molecular Formula: CH2O2
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Categories: Building Blocks Organics Reagents Research Organics & Inorganics