Formic Acid CAS 64-18-6

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.64-18-6
Molecular FormulaCH2O2
Molecular Weight46.03 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Formic Acid CAS 64-18-6 chemical structure

Description

Formic Acid (CAS 64-18-6), molecular formula CH2O2 and molecular weight 46.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula CH2O2, Formic Acid contains an organic framework; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 46.03 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures Formic Acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaCH2O2
Molecular Weight46.03 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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