| Identification | |
| Name: | Formic acid, zinc salt(2:1) |
| Synonyms: | Formicacid, zinc salt (8CI,9CI);Zinc formate (6CI,7CI);Zinc diformate; |
| CAS: | 557-41-5 |
| EINECS: | 209-176-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H2O4Zn |
| Molecular Weight: | 155.41 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2CH2O2.Zn/c2*2-1-3;/h2*1H,(H,2,3);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | >250°C (dec.) |
| Flash Point: | 29.9°C |
| Boiling Point: | 100.6°Cat760mmHg |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| 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 |
| Appearance: | white crystalline solid |
| Flash Point: | 29.9°C |
| Color: | Colorless fuming liquid Colorless liquid [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution]. |
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