Product Name
Potassium Formate
Category
Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Description
Potassium formate, HCO2K (or KHCOO), is the potassium salt of formic acid. This pract is an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. Potassium formate has also been studied as a potential environmentally friendly deicing salt for use on roads.
Synonyms
potassium fluoro sulfite;Ameisensaeure,Kaliumformiat;potassium formiate;Potassium formate;potassium fluorosulphinate
IUPAC Name
potassium;formate
Molecular Weight
84.116g/mol
Canonical SMILES
C(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/CH₂O2.K/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Solubility
8.49 M;SOL IN 100 CC WATER: 331 G @ 18 °C, 657 G @ 80 °C; SOL IN ALCOHOL; INSOL IN ETHER
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Color/Form
COLORLESS GRANULES;COLORLESS RHOMBIC CRYSTALS
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Decomposition
DECOMP AT TEMP ABOVE 167 °C WITH EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN.
Monoisotopic Mass
83.961361g/mol
Safety Description
37/39-26
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage Conditions
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335