Ammonium formate
Catalog Number
ACM540692
CAS
540-69-2
IUPAC Name
Azanium;formate
Synonyms
Formiate ammonia
Application
Ammonium formate serves multiple crucial roles across various chemical applications. As the ammonium salt of formic acid, it is a versatile compound extensively used in organic reactions such as the Leuckart reaction, enabling the reductive amination of aldehydes and ketones. Its utility extends to acting as a buffer in both high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) analyses, particularly effective within the low-pH range. The compound is also integral in industry as it decomposes when heated to form formamide and water, a process utilized for generating formamide. Additionally, ammonium formate finds use in palladium on carbon (Pd/C) reductions, as it decomposes to produce hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and ammonia, which are valuable for the reduction of functional groups. Furthermore, it doubles as a storage medium for formic acid since it can regenerate formic acid when reacting with dilute acids.
Molecular Weight
63.06
Molecular Formula
CH5NO2
Product Information
Description
Ammonium formate, NH4HCO2, is the ammonium salt of formic acid. It is a colorless, hygroscopic, crystalline solid.
Canonical SMILES
C(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
InChI
InChI=1S/CH₂O2.H3N/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);1H3
InChI Key
VZTDIZULWFCMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
103.28 °C
Melting Point
119-121 °C
Flash Point
104 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.26 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
IN WATER: 102 G/100 CC @ 0 °C, 531 G/100 CC @ 80 °C; SOL IN ETHER, AMMONIA
Appearance
White solid
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Complexity
7.5
Exact Mass
63.032028402
Heavy Atom Count
4
Monoisotopic Mass
63.032028402
Odor
Slight formic acid odour
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Topological Polar Surface Area
41.1 Ų
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