Product Description
We have been serving our respected clients for the past 35 years by making a wide range of chemicals. Having said that, we are engaged in formulating highest quality Ammonium Formate. It has the chemical formula of NH4HCO2 and its molar mass is 63 g/mol. Being an ammonium salt of formic acid, this compound is available as colorless, crystalline, and hygroscopic solid. It is primarily used in industries for various purposes. Upon heating, this compound releases water and thereby forms formamide. Moreover, upon reacting with a dilute acid, Ammonium Formate forms formic acid which can be used for various other purposes. It can be availed from us in different packaging quantities as per requirements.Ammonium Formate is the ammonium salt of formic acid. It is a crystalline solid which is colorless and hygroscopic. Properties ofAmmonium Formate: Synonym : Formic acid ammonium salt IUPAC Name : Ammonium formate Chemical Formula : CH5NO2 Linear Formula : HCO2NH4 CAS NO : 540-69-2 EC NO : 208-753-9 Pubchem CID : 272392 pH : 6 to 7 Molar Mass : 63.06 g/mol Appearance : White monoclinic crystals Aroma : Slightly ammoniac Solubility : Sinks & mixex slowly with water. Applications : Primary use in industry, as it decomposes into formamide and water when heated. Used in palladium on carbon reduction of functional groups. Ammonium formate is used as a laboratory reagent. Test parameters Standard specification Observation Result Description WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER Passes the test Assay (By Titration Method) Min.98.0% 98.55% Complied Water Content Max. 2.00% W/W 0.5% Complied PH (5% Sol.) 5.5 6.5 6.05 Passes the test Identification of Formate test To passes the test To passes the test Passes the test
FAQs of Ammonium Formate:
Q: What is the primary application of Ammonium Formate?
A: Ammonium Formate is primarily used in the industry, as it decomposes into formamide and water when heated. It is also utilized in palladium on carbon reduction of functional groups.
Q: In what form is Ammonium Formate available?
A: Ammonium Formate is available in powder form.
Q: What grade of Ammonium Formate is offered?
A: The product is offered in Industrial Grade.
Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ammonium Formate?
A: The molecular formula of Ammonium Formate is CH5NO2, and its molecular weight is 63.06 g/mol.
Q: What are the recommended storage conditions for Ammonium Formate?
A: Ammonium Formate should be stored at room temperature.
Q: What are the CAS and EINECS numbers associated with Ammonium Formate?
A: The CAS number is 540-69-2, and the EINECS number is 208-753-9.
Q: What is the chemical name for Ammonium Formate?
A: The chemical name for Ammonium Formate is Ammonium Formate itself.