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Sodium Formate

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Sodium Formate

Chemical identity

English nameSodium Formate
English synonymsFormic acid sodium salt;Sodium methanoate
Chinese name甲酸钠
Chinese synonyms蚁酸钠;甲酸钠盐
Chemical categoryInorganic Salts
CAS No.141-53-7
EINECS No.205-488-0
Molecular formulaCHNaO2
Molecular weight68.01
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Assay ≥98.0%; water ≤1.0%; chloride ≤0.2%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm

Performance characteristics

White crystalline powder, hygroscopic, soluble in water

Application scenarios

Drilling fluid additive, leather tanning, catalyst, concrete accelerator, preservative