Formic Acid
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12264
Formic Acid (SKU SCL-LC-12264), also called methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid and is used as an organic acid reagent for supervised teaching of acid-base behaviour, carboxylic acid reactions and reagent preparation. College chemistry departments and trained laboratory technicians are its main users. This reagent is supplied by Science Lab Supplies from its base in Ambala, India, to colleges, schools with supervised labs, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Formic acid has the formula HCOOH (CH2O2), CAS number 64-18-6 and a molecular mass of about 46 g/mol. It is both corrosive and flammable. Concentration, grade, assay and container volume vary by supply and are fixed on the batch label and on the quotation you receive.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12264 |
| Other names | Methanoic acid, formylic acid, hydrogen carboxylic acid |
| Formula | HCOOH / CH2O2 |
| CAS number | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular mass | Approx. 46 g/mol |
| Hazard | Corrosive and flammable organic acid |
| Concentration and volume | As stated on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Formic Acid
Methanoic acid is the first member of the carboxylic acid series, so teachers use it to introduce organic acids, weak-acid behaviour and carboxylic acid reactions. Unlike most carboxylic acids it also behaves as a reducing agent, which makes it useful for comparison in supervised functional-group work.
- Class 12 chemistry: the aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids unit, with methanoic acid as the simplest carboxylic acid.
- Acid-base lessons on weak organic acids and their partial ionisation.
- B.Sc. organic chemistry: supervised carboxylic acid reactions and comparison tests.
- Reagent and solution preparation where the SOP and Safety Data Sheet allow it.
Standard Scope of Supply
The order covers one container of formic acid per unit, marked with batch, concentration and hazard information and sent with its Safety Data Sheet and transport documents. Concentration and volume follow the quotation. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Whether you need one bottle for a department or several for a group of college labs, request a quotation and it will give the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. As a corrosive, flammable liquid it is packed accordingly, and other reagents or chemistry lab equipment in India can be quoted with it.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Nepal, Bangladesh, Zambia, Rwanda, South Africa and Qatar. Science Lab Supplies is registered for GST (GSTIN 06ADEPJ0574F2ZU). The contact page and the enquiry cart both reach our sales desk, and the lab tender page covers institutional tenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is formic acid the same as methanoic acid?
Yes. Methanoic acid is the systematic name for formic acid, HCOOH. It is also listed as formylic acid, and its CAS number is 64-18-6.
Is formic acid dangerous to handle?
Yes. It is corrosive and flammable and can burn skin and eyes or harm you if inhaled or swallowed. Handle it in a ventilated area with gloves, eye protection, emergency washing facilities and trained supervision.
Who supplies this Formic Acid?
Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, sends it from Ambala to colleges, school labs, distributors and tender contractors, with concentration and batch confirmed on each quotation.
Can students use formic acid on their own?
No. It should be issued only where the institution permits it and trained staff supervise the practical, never for unsupervised student handling.
Related Organic Acids and Salts
Carboxylic acid practicals usually compare several organic acids and their salts. These four chemicals from the same range sit naturally beside formic acid in a college chemistry store, covering titration, buffer and organic acid work, and they can all be listed on the same quotation.
- Oxalic Acid — reagent for titration and solution-preparation work.
- Tartaric Acid — organic acid (C4H6O6) for organic acid studies.
- Benzoic Acid — aromatic carboxylic acid for recrystallisation demonstrations.
- Sodium Acetate — acetate salt for buffer preparation and hydrolysis lessons.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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