Formate(FA) - AR, ≥98% , CAS No.64-18-6

CAS: 64-18-6 Cat. No.: F100377 Formula: CH2O2 Molecular Weight: 46.03 Beilstein Registry Number: 1209246 EC Number: 200-579-1
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GRADE & PURITY AR ? Analytical Reagent grade — high-purity chemicals meeting strict assay limits for lab analysis. Use when accuracy matters and trace impurities could skew results. ≥98%
Synonyms
Formylic acid | Methanoic acid | Formic Acid
Storage
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Why this grade

AR, ≥98% AR for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2815 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Formylic acid | Methanoic acid | Formic Acid
Specifications & Purity
AR, ≥98%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
AR
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508813618
Canonical Smiles
C(=O)O
IUPAC Name
formic acid
InChIKey
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
Isomeric SMILES
C(=O)O
WGK Germany
1
UN Number
1779
Packing Group
II
Molecular Weight
46.03
Beilstein
1209246
Reaxy-Rn
1209246
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1209246&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassCarboxylic acids
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentCarboxylic acids
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid group with the formula -C(=O)OH.
External Descriptors Straight chain fatty acids - Saturated fatty acids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(non-human)
Drosophila melanogaster (359 Activities)
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityHygroscopic
Refractive Index1.3690 - 1.3730
Flash Point(°F)121.1 °F
Flash Point(°C)49.5 °C
Boil Point(°C)100-101°C
Melt Point(°C)8.2-8.4°C
Molecular Weight46.025 g/mol
XLogP3-0.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass46.0055 Da
Monoisotopic Mass46.0055 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count3
Formal Charge0
Complexity10.300
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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