Sodium formate, also known as formic acid sodium, has a molecular formula of CHNaO₂ and a molecular weight of 68.0072, which is mainly used for the production of formic acid, oxalic acid and sodium sulfate.

 

Physical property data

1. Properties: white granular or crystalline powder. It is hygroscopic and has a slight smell of formic acid.

2. Density (g / ml, 25 / 4 ℃): 1.92

3. Melting point (℃): 253

4. Boiling point (OC, atmospheric pressure): 360 OC

5. Solubility: soluble in water and glycerin, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether