| Identification | |
| Name: | Formic acid, magnesiumsalt (2:1) |
| Synonyms: | Formicacid, magnesium salt (8CI,9CI);Magnesium formate (6CI,7CI);Magnesiumdiformate; |
| CAS: | 557-39-1 |
| EINECS: | 209-173-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H2MgO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 114.33988 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CH2O2.Mg/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+2/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 8.4 deg C |
| Density: | 1.038 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Solubility: | Miscible with ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol. Partially soluble in benzene, toluene, xylenes. Dissolves to the extent of about 10% in benzene, toluene, and xylenes, and to a lesser extent in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Miscible in water |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Color: | Colorless fuming liquid Colorless liquid [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution]. |
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