Performic acid
Also known as Peroxyformic acid, Formyl hydroperoxide, Methaneperoxoic acid
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 107-32-4
- Formula
- CH2O3
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Solubility
- Miscible with alcohol, ether, soluble in benzene, chloroform
- HS code
- 291590
- Category
- Initiators, curing agents and crosslinkers
What is Performic acid?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Performic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula CH2O3 and a molar mass of 62.02 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 107-32-4. The IUPAC name is peroxyformic acid.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- peroxyformic acid
- CAS number
- 107-32-4 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 600-819-9
- Molecular formula
- CH2O3
- UNII
- XEL6R975Q4
- InChIKey
- SCKXCAADGDQQCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CH2O3/c2-1-4-3/h1,3H
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C(=O)OO
Synonyms
- Peroxyformic acid
- Formyl hydroperoxide
- Methaneperoxoic acid
- Permethanoic acid
- Methaneperoxic acid
- HC(O)OOH
- a peroxy acid
- percarboxylic acid
- Peroxymethanoic acid
- a percarboxylic acid
- peroxycarboxylic acid
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Miscible with alcohol, ether, soluble in benzene, chloroformexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 62.02 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 62.0004 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -0.37calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 46.53 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 1calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Oxidation, epoxidation, and hydroxylation reactions.
In the production of chemical pulps.
A potent oxidizing agent for disinfection, to oxidize the cell membrane of microorganism.
Industries and functions
How it is made
Mixture of formic acid, peroxide, and sulfuric acid is allowed to interact for two hours and then distilled.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
No regulatory list memberships are recorded for this substance yet. Always check the rules of the importing and exporting country before trade.
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Performic acid is traded under.
Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…
- China14.4%
- Netherlands11.7%
- United States11.5%
The HS code shown for Performic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Salt and hydrate forms
Records that share this compound as their parent
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
Frequently asked questions
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Guides for buyers
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