Sodium Formate

Sodium formate (NaHCOO) is the sodium salt of formic acid, a simple organic compound with the chemical formula HCOOH. It is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a buffering agent, in the production of formic acid, and as a preservative in the leather industry. Sodium formate is also utilized in de-icing, as a reducing agent in chemical reactions, and as a stabilizer in certain manufacturing processes. It appears as a white, odorless powder and is soluble in water, making it versatile for use in aqueous solutions.

1. Leather Industry:Preservative and Tanning Agent: Sodium formate is used in the leather industry for tanning and as a preservative, helping to prevent bacterial growth and maintain leather quality during processing.
2. Chemical Synthesis:Formic Acid Production: Sodium formate is used as a precursor in the manufacturing of formic acid (HCOOH), an important industrial chemical.
3. Reducing Agent: It is used in various chemical reactions as a mild reducing agent, especially in the production of other chemicals and for reducing metal ions.
4. Textile Industry:Dyeing and Printing, Sodium formate serves as a buffering agent and reducing agent in textile dyeing processes, particularly in the preparation of certain dye formulations.
5. De-icing and Road Maintenance:De-icing Agent: Due to its ability to lower the freezing point of water, sodium formate is used in de-icing and anti-icing treatments for roads, offering an alternative to traditional salts like sodium chloride.
6. Agriculture:Fungicide and Herbicide: Sodium formate can sometimes be used in agricultural applications for pest control, although its usage is more niche compared to other chemicals.

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