sodium formate

Molecule structure of Formic acid, sodium salt (CAS NO.84050-17-9):

IUPAC Name: Sodium formate 
Molecular Weight: 68.00721 g/mol
Molecular Formula: CHNaO₂ 
Density: 1.16 g/mL at 20 °C
Melting Point: 259-262 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 360 °C
Storage Temp.: 2-8 °C
Water Solubility: 8 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Sensitive: hygroscopic
H-Bond Acceptor: 2
Exact Mass: 67.987424
MonoIsotopic Mass: 67.987424
Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.1
Heavy Atom Count: 4
Canonical SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
EINECS: 205-488-0
InChI: InChI=1S/CH2O2.Na/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1
InChIKey: HLBBKKJFGFRGMU-UHFFFAOYSA-M

 Formic acid, sodium salt (CAS NO.84050-17-9) is used in several fabric dyeing and printing processes. It is also used as a buffering agent for strong mineral acids to increase their pH.

 Formic acid, sodium salt can be prepared by reacting chloroform with an alcoholic solution of sodium hydroxide.
CHCl₃ + 4NaOH → HCOONa + 3NaCl + 2H₂O
or by reacting sodium hydroxide with chloral hydrate.
C₂HCl₃(OH)₂ + NaOH → CHCl₃ + HCOONa + H₂O

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-37/39-36 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: LR0350000
F: 3-9
TSCA: Yes

 Formic acid, sodium salt (CAS NO.84050-17-9) is also named as CCRIS 1037 ; HSDB 744 ; Mravencan sodny ; Mravencan sodny [Czech] ; NSC 77457 ; Salachlor ; Sodium formate ; Sodium formate, refined ; UNII-387AD98770 . Formic acid, sodium salt (CAS NO.84050-17-9) is white crystals. It is stable and incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. It must be protected from moisture.