Sodium formate，Formic acid sodium salt，CAS 141-53-7，HCOONa

Product Name: Sodium formate
Other Names: Formic acid sodium salt
CAS No.: 141-53-7
Molecular Formula: HCOONa

Product Description
Sodium formate (chemical formula: HCOONa) is the simplest organic carboxylate, with a molecular weight of 68.007 g/mol and CAS number 141-53-7. Structurally, its carboxylate group (-COO⁻) provides unique reactivity, enabling participation in redox, complexation, and acid-base neutralization reactions. This forms the foundation for its diverse industrial applications.

Applications

Leather Industry: Masking agent in chrome tanning processes

Chemical Manufacturing: Production of formic acid, oxalic acid, and sodium hydrosulfite

Textile Dyeing: Highly efficient reducing agent

Wastewater Treatment: Heavy metal precipitation and pH adjustment