Sodium formate CAS 141-53-7

Sodium formate

Name	Sodium formate
Synonyms	Salachlor; Formic acid sodium salt
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	CHNaO2
Molecular Weight	68.01
CAS Registry Number	141-53-7
EC Number	205-488-0

Uses:

1. Raw materials for chemical production

-Used for manufacturing formic acid, oxalic acid, and insurance powder

-As an additive for alkyd resin coatings, plasticizers, explosives, and acid resistant materials

-Preparation of dimethylformamide solvent (applied in the pharmaceutical and chemical fiber industries)

2. Leather and Printing and Dyeing Industry

-As a camouflage acid or chrome tanning aid in leather processing

-Used in the printing and dyeing industry as a reducing agent to help dyes develop color

3. Application of pharmaceuticals and pesticides

-As a raw material for antibiotic drugs

-Used as a plant growth regulator to assist in crop growth

-Manufacturing herbicides and other pesticides