Formic acid, 80-85%

Name: Formic acid, 80-85%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002009

About Formic acid, 80-85%

Formic acid is an industrial solvent in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 64-18-6 at a purity of 80–85%. The compound has the formula CH2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 46.02 g/mol. It is also known as Methanoic acid or Formylic acid.

The product is provided as a liquid. Literature values give a melting point of 8.2-8.4 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and food and flavour applications. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Formic acid in 500 mL and 5 L packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Formic acid, 80-85%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002009
CAS Number	64-18-6
IUPAC name	formic acid
Molecular formula	CH₂O₂
Molecular weight	46.02 g/mol
Exact mass	46.0055
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	80–85%
HSN code	29151100
InChIKey	BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)O
PubChem CID	284

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Melting point	8.2-8.4 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1779
Synonyms	Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid, Bilorin, Hydrogen carboxylic acid, Myrmicyl, Collo-bueglatt, Collo-didax, Acide formique, Add-F, C1 acid, Acido formico

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H290May be corrosive to metals
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P234, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 64-18-6

AR

Formic acid, AR ≥98.0%

CAS: 64-18-6
Formula: CH₂O₂
MW: 46.02 g/mol

VQ-045724

HPLC

Formic acid, for HPLC

CAS: 64-18-6
Formula: CH₂O₂
MW: 46.02 g/mol

VQ-045797

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Formic acid, 80-85%?

The CAS Registry Number of Formic acid, 80-85% is 64-18-6. It is also known as Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Formic acid, 80-85%?

Formic acid, 80-85% has the molecular formula CH2O2 and a molecular weight of 46.02 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is formic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Formic acid, 80-85% can I order?

We supply Formic acid, 80-85% in Synthesis (80–85%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Formic acid, 80-85%?

Yes. Every lot of Formic acid, 80-85% 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 Formic acid, 80-85% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Formic acid, 80-85% is classified as hazardous (UN 1779), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.