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Definition of Formate

Formate
Formate For"mate, n. [See Formic.] (Chem.) A salt of formic acid. [Written also formiate.]

Meaning of Formate from wikipedia

- Formate (IUPAC name: methanoate) is the conjugate base of formic acid. Formate is an anion (HCO−2) or its derivatives such as ester of formic acid. The...
- Sodium formate, HCOONa, is the sodium salt of formic acid, HCOOH. It usually appears as a white deliquescent powder. For commercial use, sodium formate is...
- Hydrolysis of the methyl formate produces formic acid: HCO2CH3 + H2O → HCOOH + CH3OH Efficient hydrolysis of methyl formate requires a large excess of...
- Methyl formate, also called methyl methanoate, is the methyl ester of formic acid. The simplest example of a carboxylate ester, it is a colorless liquid...
- Ammonium formate, NH4HCO2, is the ammonium salt of formic acid. It is a colorless, hygroscopic, crystalline solid. Acetone can be transformed into isopropylamine...
- Pot****ium formate, HCO2K, HCOOK, or KHCO2, is the pot****ium salt of formic acid. This strongly hygroscopic white solid is an intermediate in the formate potash...
- Ethyl formate is an ester formed when ethanol (an alcohol) reacts with formic acid (a carboxylic acid). Ethyl formate has the characteristic smell of...
- Calcium formate is the calcium salt of formic acid. It is also known as E238. Under this E number it is used as an animal feed preservative within EU...
- Magnesium formate is a magnesium salt of formic acid. It is an inorganic compound. It consists of a magnesium cation and formate anion. It can be prepared...
- Nickel formate is the nickel salt of formic acid with the chemical formula Ni(HCOO)2. Nickel formate can be obtained by reacting nickel(II) acetate or...