Zinc formate

Name: Zinc formate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014824

About Zinc formate

Listed under CAS 557-41-5, Zinc formate is a transition metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C2H2O4Zn and its molecular weight is 155.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named zinc diformate. It is also known as Diformic acid zinc salt or Bisformic acid zinc salt.

It is supplied as a solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of above 250 °C (dec.) and a density of 2,21 g/cm3. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

We offer Zinc formate in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Zinc formate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014824
CAS Number	557-41-5
IUPAC name	zinc diformate
Molecular formula	C₂H₂O₄Zn
Molecular weight	155.4 g/mol
Exact mass	153.9245
HSN code	29151200
InChIKey	XOBMCBQSUCOAOC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	C(=O)[O-].C(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
PubChem CID	11195

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
Melting point	>250 °C (dec.)
Density	2,21 g/cm3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	80.3 Å²
Synonyms	Diformic acid zinc salt, Bisformic acid zinc salt, Formic acid, zinc salt, Formic acid, zinc salt (2:1), (formyloxy)zincio formate, Formic acid zinc salt, Bis-(formyloxy) zinc, C2H2O4Zn

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Zinc formate?

The CAS Registry Number of Zinc formate is 557-41-5. It is also known as Diformic acid zinc salt, Bisformic acid zinc salt, Formic acid, zinc salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Zinc formate?

Zinc formate has the molecular formula C2H2O4Zn and a molecular weight of 155.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is zinc diformate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Zinc formate can I order?

We supply Zinc formate, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Zinc formate?

Yes. Every lot of Zinc formate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Zinc formate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Zinc formate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.