What is Sodium formate CAS 141-53-7?
Sodium formate CAS 141-53-7 functions as an important organic salt and chemical intermediate, primarily employed in the production of other chemicals and in various industrial processes such as dyeing, tanning, and synthesis.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to off-white Crystalline Powder |
| Melting Point |
259-262 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
360 °C |
| Density |
1.16 g/mL at 20 °C |
| pka |
3.86[at 20 ℃] |
| pH |
7.4(1 mM solution); 7.83(10 mM solution); 8.25(100 mM solution); 8.57(1000 mM solution) |
| Storage Temp |
Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Features
- High Solubility: Readily dissolves in water for easy application in aqueous processes.
- Commercial Availability: Supplied in high-purity crystalline powder form by numerous manufacturers.
- Stable Salt: Acts as a reliable, non-volatile source of formate in chemical reactions.
Applications
- Chemical Intermediate: Used for producing formic acid, oxalic acid, sodium hydrosulfite, and dimethylformamide.
- Leather Tanning: Serves as a masking agent and in chrome tanning processes.
- Textile Industry: Applied in fabric dyeing, printing, and as a mordant.
- De-icing & Buffering: Functions as a de-icing agent and pH buffering additive for acids.
Packaging
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