Formic acid, Part Number 695076-500ml-SA Buy now from Sigma-Aldrich at Dawnscientific.
Sigma-Aldrich Formic Acid ACS Reagent Grade delivers ≥96% concentration for reliable performance across a wide range of laboratory and industrial applications. A simple carboxylic acid miscible with water, it is widely used in sample preparation, catalysis, and chemical synthesis. Recognized as a Greener Alternative Product aligned with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, this formic acid is available at Dawn Scientific for research, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratories across the USA.
Key Features
Specifications Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Product Name | Formic Acid |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Assay | ≥96% |
| Concentration | ≥96.0% |
| Form | Liquid |
| Boiling Point | 100–101 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 8.2–8.4 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.370 (lit.) |
| Vapor Pressure | 44.8 mmHg at 20 °C |
| Vapor Density | 1.6 (vs air) |
| Autoignition Temp. | 1004 °F |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Explosive Limit | 57% |
| pH | 2.2 (20 °C, 2.2 g/L) |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | ≤0.001% |
| Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | ≤0.003% |
| Sulfite (SO₃²⁻) | Passes test |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.001% |
| Ammonium (NH₄⁺) | ≤0.005% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤0.001% |
| SMILES | OC=O |
| InChI Key | BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Application | Sample preparation, catalysis |
| Sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
Applications & Uses
Sigma-Aldrich Formic Acid ACS Reagent Grade is widely used across research, industrial, and laboratory workflows, including:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sigma-Aldrich Formic Acid ACS Reagent Grade has a minimum concentration of ≥96%, ensuring reliable performance in analytical, industrial, and research laboratory applications.
This product is recognized as a Greener Alternative Product enhanced for catalysis, aligned with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry as defined by Sigma-Aldrich's sustainability program.
Yes, Sigma-Aldrich Formic Acid ACS Reagent Grade is fully miscible with water, making it suitable for a wide range of aqueous laboratory and industrial applications.
This formic acid maintains extremely low trace impurity levels — chloride ≤0.001%, sulfate ≤0.003%, iron ≤0.001%, and heavy metals ≤0.001%, ensuring high purity for sensitive applications.
Sigma-Aldrich Formic Acid ACS Reagent Grade is available for purchase online through Dawn Scientific, an authorized supplier offering genuine products with fast, reliable delivery across the USA.
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