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

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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 Formula

CHKO2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

84.115

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+]

Specifications

Melting Point

165°C to 168°C

Density

1.91

Assay Percent Range

99%

Quantity

1000 g

Beilstein

3623272

Sensitivity

Very Hygroscopic

Merck Index

14,7633

Solubility Information

Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.

Formula Weight

84.12

Percent Purity

99%

Assay

(water <2%)

Chemical Name or Material

Potassium Formate

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Hazard Category

H315-H319-H335

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statement

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

EINECSNumber

209-677-9

RTECSNumber

LQ9625000

TSCA

Yes

storageNote1

Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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