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Fluka™ Formic Acid 49–51% (Puriss. p.a.) is a high-purity analytical reagent specifically designed for use in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and related analytical techniques.
With controlled concentration and low UV absorbance, this reagent is ideal as a mobile phase modifier in HPLC and LC-MS workflows, ensuring accurate, reproducible, and sensitive analytical results.
Manufactured to stringent quality standards, this formic acid provides excellent consistency for pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and research laboratories.
Key Features and Benefits
HPLC-Grade Purity
- Puriss. p.a. grade ensures high analytical performance
- Low UV absorbance for improved detection sensitivity
Optimized for Chromatography
- Ideal as an acid modifier in HPLC and LC-MS mobile phases
- Enhances peak shape and analyte ionization
Consistent and Reliable Composition
- Assay: 49.0–51.0% (titrimetric)
- Strict control of impurities and absorbance levels
Excellent Optical Clarity
- Low absorbance across UV range (270–500 nm)
- Suitable for sensitive detection methods
Versatile Laboratory Use
- Applicable in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical testing, and organic synthesis
Applications
- HPLC and UHPLC mobile phase preparation
- LC-MS analysis and ionization enhancement
- Pharmaceutical quality control and validation
- Food and beverage testing
- Environmental sample analysis
- Organic synthesis and laboratory research
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Formic Acid |
| Synonyms | Methanoic acid, Aminic acid |
| CAS Number | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular Formula | HCO₂H |
| Molecular Weight | 46.03 g/mol |
| Assay | 49.0–51.0% |
| Boiling Point | 101°C |
| Melting Point | 4°C |
| UV Absorbance (270 nm) | ≤0.05 |
| UV Absorbance (280 nm) | ≤0.04 |
| UV Absorbance (290 nm) | ≤0.03 |
| UV Absorbance (300 nm) | ≤0.02 |
| UV Absorbance (500 nm) | ≤0.02 |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Safety and Handling
- Classified as corrosive and irritant
- UN Number: 3412
- ADR Class: 8 (Corrosive substances), Packing Group II
Handling Recommendations:
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, lab coat)
- Work in a well-ventilated area or fume hood
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed handling instructions
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 09676-100ML | 100 mL | Glass bottle |
| 09676-500ML | 500 mL | Glass bottle |
Quality and Compliance
- Puriss. p.a. analytical grade
- Suitable for HPLC and LC-MS applications
- Manufactured under strict quality control standards
- REACH compliant
Unique Advantages
- High-purity reagent optimized for chromatography
- Low UV absorbance for sensitive detection
- Reliable and consistent performance in analytical workflows
- Compatible with advanced techniques such as LC-MS
- Trusted Fluka™ quality for laboratory excellence
Fluka™ Formic Acid 49–51% (Puriss. p.a., for HPLC) is a dependable and high-performance reagent for chromatographic and analytical applications. Its purity, low absorbance profile, and consistency make it an essential component in modern analytical laboratories requiring precise and reproducible results.
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Fluka™ Formic Acid 49–51% (Puriss. p.a.) is a high-purity analytical reagent specifically designed for use in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and related analytical techniques.
With controlled concentration and low UV absorbance, this reagent is ideal as a mobile phase modifier in HPLC and LC-MS workflows, ensuring accurate, reproducible, and sensitive analytical results.
Manufactured to stringent quality standards, this formic acid provides excellent consistency for pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and research laboratories.
Key Features and Benefits
HPLC-Grade Purity
- Puriss. p.a. grade ensures high analytical performance
- Low UV absorbance for improved detection sensitivity
Optimized for Chromatography
- Ideal as an acid modifier in HPLC and LC-MS mobile phases
- Enhances peak shape and analyte ionization
Consistent and Reliable Composition
- Assay: 49.0–51.0% (titrimetric)
- Strict control of impurities and absorbance levels
Excellent Optical Clarity
- Low absorbance across UV range (270–500 nm)
- Suitable for sensitive detection methods
Versatile Laboratory Use
- Applicable in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical testing, and organic synthesis
Applications
- HPLC and UHPLC mobile phase preparation
- LC-MS analysis and ionization enhancement
- Pharmaceutical quality control and validation
- Food and beverage testing
- Environmental sample analysis
- Organic synthesis and laboratory research
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Formic Acid |
| Synonyms | Methanoic acid, Aminic acid |
| CAS Number | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular Formula | HCO₂H |
| Molecular Weight | 46.03 g/mol |
| Assay | 49.0–51.0% |
| Boiling Point | 101°C |
| Melting Point | 4°C |
| UV Absorbance (270 nm) | ≤0.05 |
| UV Absorbance (280 nm) | ≤0.04 |
| UV Absorbance (290 nm) | ≤0.03 |
| UV Absorbance (300 nm) | ≤0.02 |
| UV Absorbance (500 nm) | ≤0.02 |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Safety and Handling
- Classified as corrosive and irritant
- UN Number: 3412
- ADR Class: 8 (Corrosive substances), Packing Group II
Handling Recommendations:
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, lab coat)
- Work in a well-ventilated area or fume hood
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed handling instructions
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 09676-100ML | 100 mL | Glass bottle |
| 09676-500ML | 500 mL | Glass bottle |
Quality and Compliance
- Puriss. p.a. analytical grade
- Suitable for HPLC and LC-MS applications
- Manufactured under strict quality control standards
- REACH compliant
Unique Advantages
- High-purity reagent optimized for chromatography
- Low UV absorbance for sensitive detection
- Reliable and consistent performance in analytical workflows
- Compatible with advanced techniques such as LC-MS
- Trusted Fluka™ quality for laboratory excellence
Fluka™ Formic Acid 49–51% (Puriss. p.a., for HPLC) is a dependable and high-performance reagent for chromatographic and analytical applications. Its purity, low absorbance profile, and consistency make it an essential component in modern analytical laboratories requiring precise and reproducible results.
No resources are currently available for this product.
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| Pack Size | 100 mL Glass bottle, 500 mL Glass bottle |