Ammonium Formate CAS No. 540-69-2
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-20
Product Name
Ammonium Formate
Multiple Names
Formic Acid Ammonium Salt;
Ammonium Formiate;
Formic Acid Ammoniate (1:1)
CAS No. 540-69-2
EC No. 540-69-2
MF No. CH5NO2
MW No. 63.0559
Used in electrolysis and capacitor industry. Used in organic synthesis, as pharmaceutical intermediates and analytical reagents.
Advantage of Ammonium Formate CAS No. 540-69-2
It is widely used in organic synthesis industry.
It is widely used in pharmaceutical intermediates.
Easy to store.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ammonium Formate |
| CAS Number | 540-69-2 |
| EINECS Number | 208-753-9 |
| Molecular Formula | CH₅NO₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 63.06 g/mol |
| Physical Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Melting Point | 119-121°C |
| Boiling Point | 100.6°C at 760 mmHg (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.26 g/mL at 25°C |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water (102 g/100 mL at 0°C; 531 g/100 mL at 80°C) and ethanol. |
| Applications | Used as a reducing agent, catalyst, and buffer in organic synthesis; as a nitrogen source in agriculture; and as a dehydrating agent in petroleum exploration. Also utilized in electrolytes for batteries and capacitors, and as a mobile phase modifier in LC-MS analysis. |
| Safety Information | Classified as irritant (Xi). Avoid high temperatures and contact with strong acids/oxidants. Storage requires a dry, cool environment. |
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