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Sodium formate , ACS , 141-53-7

Synonym(s):
E237;Formic acid sodium salt;Sodium formate

CAS NO.:141-53-7

Empirical Formula: CHNaO2

Molecular Weight: 68.01

MDL number: MFCD00013101

EINECS: 205-488-0

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 259-262 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 360 °C
Density  1.16 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor pressure  0Pa at 25℃
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 8 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
pka 3.86[at 20 ℃]
form  Crystalline Powder
Specific Gravity 1.92
color  White to off-white
Odor Slight formic acid odour
PH Range 7 - 8.5
PH 7.4(1 mM solution);7.83(10 mM solution);8.25(100 mM solution);8.57(1000 mM solution)
Water Solubility  Soluble
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.02
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 0: forms stable aqueous solutions
Merck  14,8621
BRN  3595134
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Protect from moisture.
LogP -2.1 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Sodium formate, HCOONa, is the sodium salt of formic acid, HCOOH. It usually appears as a white deliquescent powder.

Precipitant for noble metals.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H335-H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38-67-36
Safety Statements  26-37/39-36-24/25
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LR0350000
3-9
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2915 12 00
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 3000 mg/kg

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