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Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%)

CAS: 590-29-4 | CHKO2 | 84.115 g/mol

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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+]
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Description

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.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

590-29-4
84.115
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
2735122
potassium;formate
CHKO2
MFCD00013100
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:63316
C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

590-29-4
1.91
CHKO2
250 g
Very Hygroscopic
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
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
potassium;formate
2735122
84.12
Potassium Formate
165°C to 168°C
99%
MFCD00013100
3623272
14,7633
Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.
C(=O)[O-].[K+]
84.115
CHEBI:63316
99%
(water <2%)
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

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

H315-H319-H335

EINECSNumber : 209-677-9

RTECSNumber : LQ9625000

TSCA : Yes

storageNote1 : Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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