Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11411938	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14551.30	250 g
11401938	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14551.0B	1000 g
11421938	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14551.0I	5000 g

Description

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

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

Applications
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 590-29-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.115
• InChI Key: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 2735122
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate

• Molecular Formula: CHKO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00013100
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63316
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

• CAS: 590-29-4
• Density: 1.91
• Molecular Formula: CHKO2
• Beilstein: 3623272
• Merck Index: 14,7633
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.115
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63316
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Formate

• Melting Point: 165°C to 168°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• MDL Number: MFCD00013100
• Sensitivity: Very Hygroscopic
• 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
• InChI Key: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate
• PubChem CID: 2735122
• Formula Weight: 84.12
• Assay: (water <2%)

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 209-677-9

missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : LQ9625000

missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

missing translation for 'storageNote' : Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only