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 serves as an organic acid reagent for supervised teaching of acid-base behaviour, carboxylic acid reactions and reagent preparation. It suits college chemistry departments and trained laboratory technicians. Science Lab Supplies handles orders for it from Ambala, India, quoting colleges, supervised school labs, tender contractors and distributors alike.
Specifications
Formic acid's formula, hazards, storage and handling rules each take a separate row in the table. In short, it is methanoic acid, HCOOH (CAS 64-18-6, about 46 g/mol), a corrosive and flammable organic acid whose concentration, grade, assay and container volume are confirmed on the batch label and quotation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12264 |
| Other names | Methanoic acid, formylic acid, hydrogen carboxylic acid |
| Chemical class | Organic (carboxylic) acid |
| Formula | HCOOH / CH2O2 |
| CAS number | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular mass | Approx. 46 g/mol |
| Product group | Organic chemicals / chemistry lab reagents |
| Hazard | Corrosive and flammable; can cause burns |
| Exposure routes | Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion |
| Protective equipment | Lab coat, chemical-resistant gloves, eye or face protection |
| Work area | Ventilated area or fume hood, with emergency washing facilities |
| Storage | Tightly closed original container in a cool, ventilated chemical store |
| Keep away from | Ignition sources, oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, food, feedstuffs |
| Waste | Approved chemical-waste procedures |
| Not for | Food, medical, cosmetic, household or consumer use |
| Pack contents | 1 container of formic acid |
| Documents | Safety Data Sheet, batch label, shelf-life detail, transport documents |
| Concentration, grade and volume | Confirmed on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Formic Acid
As the first member of the carboxylic acid series, methanoic acid can be used to introduce organic acids, weak-acid behaviour and carboxylic acid reactions. It suits supervised acid-base demonstrations and approved reagent preparation in college laboratories, always within the SOP, risk assessment and Safety Data Sheet.
- 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, neutralised against a base solution made from Sodium Hydroxide Flakes.
- 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). Quotes start from the contact page or the enquiry cart, while buyers bidding through institutional tenders can follow the lab tender page.
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 known as formylic acid or hydrogen carboxylic 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 away from ignition sources, with Gloves - Protective, eye protection, an Eye Wash Station and trained supervision.
Who supplies this Formic Acid?
Formic acid is supplied by Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India working out of Ambala. Colleges, school labs, distributors and tender contractors receive quotations that state the concentration, container size and batch.
Can students use formic acid on their own?
No. Formic acid should be issued only where the institution permits it and trained staff supervise the practical; it is never meant for unsupervised student handling or household use.
Related Organic Acids, Indicators and Titration Items
These Lab Chemicals and Chemistry Lab items extend formic acid work to other organic acids, an aldehyde, an acetate salt and the indicator, test paper and burette used in acid-base work. Each can be added to the same quotation as the formic acid for a college organic chemistry practical.
- Oxalic Acid — reagent for titration, analytical and solution-preparation work (CAS 144-62-7).
- Tartaric Acid — organic acid, C4H6O6, as white crystalline powder or crystals.
- Benzoic Acid — aromatic carboxylic acid for organic acid teaching and reagent preparation.
- Sodium Acetate — acetate salt for buffer preparation, equilibrium and hydrolysis lessons.
- Acetaldehyde Laboratory Chemical — volatile aldehyde, C2H4O (CAS 75-07-0), for controlled organic chemistry work.
- Phenolphthalein Solution Indicator — acid-base indicator for titration endpoint detection.
- Burette — 50 ml graduated glass burette with a bottom stopcock for controlled titration.
- Blue Litmus Paper — acids turn it red, while bases and neutral substances leave it blue.
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Last updated: 22 October 2026
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