Formate(FA) - ACS, ≥96% , CAS No.64-18-6

CAS: 64-18-6 Cat. No.: F130104 Formula: CH2O2 Molecular Weight: 46.03 Beilstein Registry Number: 1209246 EC Number: 200-579-1
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GRADE & PURITY ACS ? ACS grade — meets American Chemical Society specifications, the analytical benchmark in the US. Use for analytical and QC work needing ACS-defined purity. ≥96%
Synonyms
Aminic acid | Bilorin | Hydrogen carboxylic acid | Formylic acid | formic acid | Methanoic acid
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Why this grade

ACS, ≥96% ACS for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 2832 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Aminic acid | Bilorin | Hydrogen carboxylic acid | Formylic acid | formic acid | Methanoic acid
Specifications & Purity
ACS, ≥96%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
ACS
Purity
≥96%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/528773583
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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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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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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J2527257J2527257Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2025 F130104
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F2417317F2417317Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2024 F130104
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E2512046E2512046Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2024 F130104
F2417330F2417330Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2024 F130104
J2529161J2529161Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2024 F130104
J2529160J2529160Certificate of AnalysisDec 28, 2023 F130104
E2517087E2517087Certificate of AnalysisDec 28, 2023 F130104
B2508082B2508082Certificate of AnalysisDec 28, 2023 F130104
A2506304A2506304Certificate of AnalysisDec 28, 2023 F130104
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A2409305A2409305Certificate of AnalysisDec 28, 2023 F130104
F23131096F23131096Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2023 F130104
F23131107F23131107Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2023 F130104
F23131021F23131021Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2023 F130104
E2315676E2315676Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2023 F130104
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D2319508D2319508Certificate of AnalysisApr 06, 2023 F130104
D2319496D2319496Certificate of AnalysisApr 06, 2023 F130104
D23191129D23191129Certificate of AnalysisApr 06, 2023 F130104
B2322837B2322837Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 F130104
B2322643B2322643Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 F130104
B2322582B2322582Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 F130104
L22151012L22151012Certificate of AnalysisNov 08, 2022 F130104
L22151094L22151094Certificate of AnalysisNov 08, 2022 F130104
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G2201354G2201354Certificate of AnalysisJun 13, 2022 F130104
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G2201357G2201357Certificate of AnalysisJun 13, 2022 F130104
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture sensitive
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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