Ammonium formate - PrimorTrace™, ≥99.99% metals basis , CAS No.540-69-2

CAS: 540-69-2 Cat. No.: A100184 Formula: CH5NO2 Molecular Weight: 63.06 Beilstein Registry Number: 3625095 EC Number: 208-753-9
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GRADE & PURITY PrimorTrace™ ? PrimorTrace™ — Aladdin's trace-metal-analysis line with ultra-low metal background. Use for ICP/AAS trace-metal work where contamination must be minimal. ≥99.99% metals basis
Synonyms
ammonium for-mate | ammonium formate- | Ammonium formate-d5 | Ammoniumformiate | Ammonium-formiate | D78097 | 3801F9644E | amonium formate | EINECS 208-753-9 | Q420466 | annmonium formate | mono-ammonium formate salt | Formic acid ammonium salt
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Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
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Why this grade

PrimorTrace™, ≥99.99% metals basis PrimorTrace™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 416 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Ammoniumformate is a derivative of formic acid widely used as a hydrogen transfer reagentand formylating agent. It is also used in the preparation and storage of formicacid.

Application:

Ammonium formate can be used as: Hydrogen source in reduction of aromatic nitro compounds to corresponding amino derivatives in presence of Cu nanoparticles as catalyst. Formylating agent for synthesis of N-formyl amino acid esters. An OH radical scavenger in the preparation of nanocrystalline uranium and/or thorium oxides.

Specifications

Synonyms
ammonium for-mate | ammonium formate- | Ammonium formate-d5 | Ammoniumformiate | Ammonium-formiate | D78097 | 3801F9644E | amonium formate | EINECS 208-753-9 | Q420466 | annmonium formate | mono-ammonium formate salt | Formic acid ammonium salt
Specifications & Purity
PrimorTrace™, ≥99.99% metals basis
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
PrimorTrace™
Purity
≥99.99% metals basis
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508814984
Canonical Smiles
C(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
IUPAC Name
azanium;formate
InChIKey
VZTDIZULWFCMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/CH2O2.H3N/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);1H3
Isomeric SMILES
C(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
WGK Germany
1
Molecular Weight
63.06
Beilstein
3625095
Reaxy-Rn
3625095
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3625095&ln=

Documentation

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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  Organic nitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic nitrogen compound - 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 ammonium salt
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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C2618346Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2026 A100184
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C2506256Certificate of AnalysisFeb 25, 2025 A100184
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H2414443Certificate of AnalysisJul 29, 2024 A100184
B2423092Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2023 A100184
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A2304072Certificate of AnalysisOct 29, 2022 A100184
J2210058Certificate of AnalysisSep 17, 2022 A100184
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F2215170Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A100184
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H2118057Certificate of AnalysisAug 24, 2021 A100184
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityHygroscopic
Melt Point(°C)116°C
Molecular Weight63.056 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass63.032 Da
Monoisotopic Mass63.032 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area41.100 Ų
Heavy Atom Count4
Formal Charge0
Complexity7.500
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 Count2
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