Sodium Methanoate, Formic acid sodium salt
141-53-7
68.01
HCO2 • Na
Water
Room Temperature
Sodium formate is the organic salt form of formic acid. It can be used for a wide range of applications in both laboratory and industrial settings. Formic acid can be extracted from sodium formate, and it also plays a role in the production of oxalic acid. It is used in the textiles industry to fix reactive dyes.
In research, sodium formate is used as a reagent for both arsenic and phosphorous. It can also act as a buffer when working with mineral acids. Beyond research applications, sodium formate is used as a preservative and a component of several heavy industrial materials, including adhesives, paints, explosives and certain high-grade lubricants.
Sodium formate is used as a component in the preparation of Urine Maintenance Fluid.
0.1 lbs
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.
