Formic Acid PurChrom Ultra eluent additive for LC-MS
PurChrom Ultra
Synonym: Methanoic acid, Formylic acid
Linear Formula:
CH2O2
Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol
CAS Number: 64-18-6
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 42 hPa (20 °C) |
| Water Solubility | 44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 1004 °F |
| Explosion limit | 57 % |
| Assay Purity | > 99 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.370 (lit.) |
| B pt. | 100.8 °C |
| M pt. | 8.4°C |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H226 - H302 - H314 - H331 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29151100 |
| Flash point | 49.5°C |
| Storage Temp. | Store at Room Temperature. |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | UN1779 |
Description
Application
Used as an eluent additive in LC-MS and UHPLC-MS workflows formic acid enhances ionization efficiency and peak shape for a wide range of analytes. It is ideal for bioanalytical pharmaceutical and environmental testing requiring high sensitivity and reproducibility.
Purpose
Its primary purpose lies in its strong acidity and reducing properties enabling applications in silage preservation industrial cleaning and analytical chemistry. Additionally it serves as an intermediate in producing formate salts and esters.
General Description
Formic Acid PurChrom Ultra is a high-purity volatile organic acid designed for LC-MS applications. It offers excellent solubility in water and organic solvents providing consistent pH control and low background interference. Its volatility ensures optimal compatibility with mass spectrometry detection.
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