Sodium formate 141 53 7 Cas No

Sodium formate Chemical Properties

Melting point 

259-262 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

360 °C

density 

1.16 g/mL at 20 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

H2O: 8 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

form 

Crystalline Powder

color 

White to off-white

PH

7.0-8.5 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)

Water Solubility 

Soluble

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

λmax

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.02
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01

Merck 

14,8621

BRN 

3595134

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Protect from moisture.

CAS DataBase Reference

141-53-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Sodium methanoate(141-53-7)

EPA Substance Registry System

Formic acid, sodium salt(141-53-7)