Potassium formate, 96%, pract., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 590-29-4
• Molecular Formula: CHKO₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00013100
• InChI Key: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium formate, formic acid potassium salt, formic acid, potassium salt, formic acid, k salt, hcook, mravencan draselny czech, hco2k, formic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium formira, 64-18-6 parent
• PubChem CID: 2735122
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63316
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 165°C to 168°C
• Color: White
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 96%
• Packaging: Plastic Drum
• Linear Formula: HCOOK
• Quantity: 5 kg
• Merck Index: 15,7754
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 84.12
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Grade: Practical
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder, Crystals or Chunks
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium formate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium formate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Gefahrenhinweis

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Sicherheitshinweis

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only