Product Description
Formic Acid 98% For Synthesis is a clear colorless liquid with a pungent smell and acrid taste, not suitable for ingestion. It is classified as a carboxylic acid, with a molecular weight of 46.03 g/mol and a purity of 98%. Widely utilized in chemical synthesis, agriculture, leather tanning, and rubber production, this industrial-grade chemical reagent is miscible with water and most organic solvents. With a boiling point of 100.8C and a melting point of 8.4C, Formic Acid is stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible substances. Known by other names such as Methanoic Acid, it serves various applications in textile processing as a preservative.
FAQs of FORMIC ACID 98% For Synthesis:
Q: Is Formic Acid suitable for ingestion?
A: No, Formic Acid is not safe for ingestion due to its acrid taste and poisonous nature.
Q: What are the primary applications of Formic Acid 98% For Synthesis?
A: Formic Acid is commonly used in chemical synthesis, agriculture, leather tanning, and rubber production.
Q: How should Formic Acid be stored?
A: It is recommended to store Formic Acid in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Q: Can Formic Acid be used in textile processing?
A: Yes, Formic Acid is utilized in textile processing as a preservative.
Q: Is Formic Acid miscible with water?
A: Yes, Formic Acid is miscible with water and most organic solvents.