Nickel Formate

Description

Nickel Formate · CAS 15843-02-4 · C2H2NiO4. UNII Y4YT27N8QN. Boiling Point: Decomposes at 200-250 °C; Density: 2.15 at 20 °C; Density: 2.15 @25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	15843-02-4
PubChem CID	27506
Molecular formula	C2H2NiO4
IUPAC name	nickel(2+) diformate
UNII (FDA)	Y4YT27N8QN

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	148.73
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	147.930650
Monoisotopic Mass	147.930650
Topological Polar Surface Area	80.3
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	7.5

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	Decomposes at 200-250 °C
Density	2.15 at 20 °C
Density	2.15 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Nickel formate is an odorless green solid. Sinks in and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
• Odorless green solid; [CAMEO]
• Odorless
• SOL IN ACIDS, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE; 13 MG/L OF COLD WATER /NICKEL FORMATE DIHYDRATE/
• 2.15 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
• DECOMP AT 180-200 °C YIELDING NICKEL, CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, WATER, METHANE, & MOLECULAR HYDROGEN. /NICKEL FORMATE DIHYDRATE/

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H317, H334, H341, H372, H400, H410, H350 (100%), H360 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Use for plating and welding; [HSDB] Use to make catalysts; [Merck Index]
• Electroplating [Category: Plate]
• Mfr of nickel; prepn of nickel catalysts for org reactions, particularly hydrogenation catalysts. /Dihydrate/
• Used in the production of catalytic nickel /Nickel formate dihydrate/
• By reaction of formic acid with Ni
• (1) Reaction of sodium formate and nickel sulfate, (2) dissolving nickel hydroxide in formic acid. /Dihydrate/

Synonyms

NICKEL FORMATE; Formic acid, nickel salt; Nickelous formate; Y4YT27N8QN; 15843-02-4; AI3-26109; RefChem:165667; (formyloxy)nickelio formate; 239-946-6; Nickel(II) formate; 3349-06-2; Nickel diformate; nickel(2+);diformate; Formic acid, nickel(2+) salt; Formic acid, nickel(2+) salt (2:1); 3349-06-2; 15694-70-9(dihydrate)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Nickel Formate?

CAS 15843-02-4; molecular formula C2H2NiO4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Nickel Formate known by?

NICKEL FORMATE, Formic acid, nickel salt, Nickelous formate, Y4YT27N8QN, 15843-02-4, AI3-26109.

Is Nickel Formate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H317, H334, H341, H372, H400.

What are the key physical properties of Nickel Formate?

Boiling Point: Decomposes at 200-250 °C; Density: 2.15 at 20 °C; Density: 2.15 @25 °C.

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