Potassium Formate

• CAT Number: M014406
• CAS Number: 590-29-4
• Molecular Formula: CHKO2
• Molecular Weight: 84.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: POTASSIUM FORMATE;formatedepotassium;formicacid,ksalt;mravencandraselny;FORMIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT;Potassium Formagte;POTASSIUM FORMATE SOLUTION 14M;PotassiumFormateExtraPure
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH2O2.K/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Potassium formate（Cat No.:M014406）, is a chemical compound consisting of potassium ions (K+) and formate ions (HCOO-). It is a white crystalline salt with versatile applications. In the oil and gas industry, potassium formate is used as a high-density drilling fluid, providing stability and preventing well blowouts. It also finds use as a de-icing agent for airport runways and roads, thanks to its ability to lower the freezing point of water. In addition, it serves as a reducing agent in various chemical processes and as a food preservative.

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