Name | Ammonium formate |
Synonyms | Ammonium formate AMMONIUM FORMATE Formiate ammonia AMMONIUM FORMIATE FORMIC ACID, AMMONIUM AMMONIUM FORMATE SOLUTION FORMIC ACID AMMONIUM SALT Formic acid ammonium salt AMMONIUMFORMATE,CRYSTAL,REAGENT |
CAS | 540-69-2 |
EINECS | 208-753-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/CH2O2.H3N/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);1H3 |
InChIKey | VZTDIZULWFCMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | CH5NO2 |
Molar Mass | 63.06 |
Density | 1.26 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 119-121 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 103.28°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 104℃ |
Water Solubility | soluble |
Solubility | Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ammonia |
Vapor Presure | 0.033Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Colorless crystal |
Color | White |
Odor | Slight formic acid odour |
Maximum wavelength(λmax) | ['λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05', , 'λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.04'] |
Merck | 14,523 |
BRN | 3625095 |
PH | 6.53(1 mM solution);6.5(10 mM solution);6.49(100 mM solution);6.45(1000 mM solution) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Stability | Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.4164 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00013103 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless crystals, melting point 116 degrees C, relative density of 1.27. Soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ammonia. Deliquescence. |
Use | For the electrolytic and Capacitor Industries |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | BQ6650000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29151200 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-mus: 2250 mg/kg ZERNAL 9,332,69 |
Raw Materials | Formic acid Ammonia |
pH indicator color change ph range | 6-7 |
LogP | -3.34 at 25℃ |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | ammonium formate, also known as ammonium formate, is a colorless crystal. Ammonium formate is a chemical substance, a white solid, soluble in water and ethanol, and its aqueous solution is acidic. It is mainly used in pharmaceuticals and analytical reagents. |
solubility in water (g/100ml) | dissolution grams per 100ml of water at different temperatures (℃): 102g/0 ℃;143g/20 ℃;204g/40 ℃;311g/60 ℃;533g/80 ℃ |
uses | used in organic synthesis, as pharmaceutical intermediates and analytical reagents. Used as an analytical reagent and also used in organic synthesis Used in electrolysis and capacitor industries. Used in organic synthesis, as pharmaceutical intermediate and analytical reagent |
production method | is obtained by neutralizing formic acid and ammonia. Freeze formic acid and water, stir and pass ammonia to make the pH value 7-7.5, cool to -5 ℃, and filter to obtain ammonium formate. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | poisoning |
acute toxicity | oral administration-mouse LD50: 2250 mg/kg; Intravenous-mouse LD50: 410 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammability; high temperature produces toxic nitrogen oxides and ammonia smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |