Description
Formic Acid, 98-100%, EMPROVE ESSENTIAL, 1L
98-100%, EMPROVE ESSENTIAL
Synonym(s):
Formic acid, Methanoic acid, Formylic acid
Linear Formula:
HCOOH
CAS Number:
64-18-6
Molecular Weight:
46.03
Beilstein:
1209246
MDL number:
MFCD00003297
EC Index Number:
200-579-1
PROPERTIES
vapor density
1.6 (vs air)
Quality Level
500
vapor pressure
44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
product line
EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL
assay
≥98% (alkalimetric)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
1004 °F
expl. lim.
12-38 % (v/v)
57 %
concentration
98-100%
refractive index
n20/D 1.370 (lit.)
pH
2.2 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)
bp
100-101 °C (lit.)
101 °C/1013 hPa
mp
8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 49.5 °C
density
1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.004%
sulfite (SO32-): ≤0.002%
cation traces
As: ≤0.0003%
Cu: ≤0.002%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.002%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.0005%
application(s)
liquid formulation
pharmaceutical
storage temp.
15-25°C
SMILES string
OC=O
InChI
1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
InChI key
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DESCRIPTION
General description
Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Application
Formic acid can be used as acidifying agent and buffer component in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and processes.
Packaging
1, 2.5 L in Glass bottle
25 L in PE jerrycan
Legal Information
Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226 - H302 - H314 - H331
Precautionary Statements
P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A
Supplementary Hazards
EUH071
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
121.1 °F
Flash Point(C)
49.5 °C