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Formic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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Linear Formula:
HCOOH
CAS Number:
64-18-6
Molecular Weight:
46.03
NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1209246
MDL number:
MFCD00003297

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Product Name

Formic acid, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

SMILES string

OC=O

InChI

1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)

InChI key

BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

1.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

autoignition temp.

1004 °F

expl. lim.

57 %

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.370 (lit.)

bp

100-101 °C (lit.)

mp

8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)

density

1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Formic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A

supp_hazards

EUH071

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

121.1 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

49.5 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

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