Sodium formate

Cas 141-53-7

Sodium formate Cas 141-53-7

Chemical Properties Of Sodium formate

Sodium formate, MF: CHNaO₂, MW: 68.01, appears as a white crystalline powder with a faint formic acid odor. It exhibits hygroscopic properties, readily caking, and possesses reducing properties, reacting with oxidizing agents; its flame appears yellow.

Product Description Of Sodium formate

ItemSpecification
Melting point259-262°C (lit.)
Boiling point360°C
Bulk density635 kg/m³
Density1.16 g/mL at 20°C
Vapor pressure0 Pa at 25°C
Refractive index1.371
Flash point29.9°C
Acidity coefficient (pKa)3.86 [at 20°C]
Specific gravity1.92
OdorSlight formic acid odor
SolubilityVery soluble in water, soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in diethyl ether.

Product Application Of Sodium formate

  1.  Sodium formate is used in the production of formic acid, oxalic acid, synthetic reducing agents, ethyl formate, and other chemical products. It serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis reactions.
  2.  It functions as an auxiliary tanning agent in chrome tanning processes and as a reducing agent (e.g., for reducing dyeing) and color fixative in textile printing and dyeing.
  3.  Sodium formate is permitted as a preservative and acidity regulator in baked goods, meat products, etc., and as a buffer and flavoring agent in ruminant animal feed.
  4.  Other applications:
    – As a drilling fluid additive and concrete admixture.
    – As a component in rust removers and cleaning agents for metal surface treatment.
Packaging Method Of Sodium formate
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