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IUPAC Name: Peroxyformic acid
Synonyms of Peroxyformic acid (CAS NO.107-32-4) : Methaneperoxoic acid ; Peroxyformic acid;Formyl hydroperoxide
CAS NO: 107-32-4
Molecular Formula:CH2O3
Molecular Weight :62.0248
Molecular Structure :
Index of Refraction: 1.357
Surface Tension: 41.3 dyne/cm
Density: 1.341 g/cm3
Flash Point: 67.5 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.56 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 127.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 5.09 mmHg at 25°C
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LC50 | inhalation | 690mg/m3/1H (690mg/m3) | BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION | Journal of Hygiene, Epidemiology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Vol. 20, Pg. 54, 1976. |
Peroxyformic acid (CAS NO.107-32-4) is a powerful irritant and an oxidizer. A dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or reducing materials. Unstable and shock-sensitive. 80% solution is explosive. Extremely dangerous when moved. Violent reaction with carbon, red phosphorus, silicon, formaldehyde, benzaldehyde, aniline, alkenes. Self-reactive. Incompatible with metals, nonmetals, organic materials. When Peroxyformic acid (CAS NO.107-32-4) is heated to decomposition ,it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.