Potassium formate, 98%+

Name: Potassium formate, 98%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014021

About Potassium formate, 98%+

Potassium formate is an alkali metal compound (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 590-29-4 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is CHKO2 and its molecular weight is 84.12 g/mol. Alternative names: Formic acid potassium salt and Formic acid, potassium salt.

The material typically appears as white powder to crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 165-168 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include protein and peptide research and solvent and extraction work. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Protein & peptide research
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium formate, 98%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-014021
CAS Number	590-29-4
IUPAC name	potassium formate
Molecular formula	CHKO₂
Molecular weight	84.12 g/mol
Exact mass	83.9614
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29151290
InChIKey	WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	2735122

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder to crystals
Melting point	165-168 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Formic acid potassium salt, Formic acid, potassium salt, Mravencan draselny, HCO2K, Potassiumformate, CHKO2, potassium formiate, Formic acid, potassium salt (1:1), Potassium formate, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, Potassium formate, BioUltra, >=99.0% (NT), Potassium formate, purum p.a., >=99.0% (NT)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

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 590-29-4

AR

Potassium formate, GR 99%+

CAS: 590-29-4
Formula: CHKO₂
MW: 84.12 g/mol

VQ-014022

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium formate, 98%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium formate, 98%+ is 590-29-4. It is also known as Formic acid potassium salt, Formic acid, potassium salt, Mravencan draselny.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium formate, 98%+?

Potassium formate, 98%+ has the molecular formula CHKO2 and a molecular weight of 84.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium formate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium formate, 98%+ can I order?

We supply Potassium formate, 98%+ in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium formate, 98%+?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium formate, 98%+ 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 Potassium formate, 98%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium formate, 98%+ is classified as hazardous, 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.