Ammonium formate

Agent Name
Ammonium formate
CAS Number
540-69-2
Formula
C-H2-O2.H3-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Ammonium formate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Formic acid, ammonium salt; Mravencan amonny [Czech]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ammonium Compounds
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Hawley] White in color, weak odor of ammonia; [CAMEO] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Use in chemical analysis; [Merck Index] Used as a buffer; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB]
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