20642-05-1 Usage
General Description
Formic acid, potassium salt (2:1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula HCOOK. It is a colorless, deliquescent solid that is highly soluble in water. FORMIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT (2:1) is often used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in various industrial processes, including leather and textile manufacturing. It is also used as a food additive and pesticide, and is an important component in the production of potassium formate, a widely used de-icing agent. Additionally, formic acid, potassium salt (2:1) is used in the production of catalysts and in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals.
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 20642-05-1 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 2,0,6,4 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 5 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 20642-05:
(7*2)+(6*0)+(5*6)+(4*4)+(3*2)+(2*0)+(1*5)=71
71 % 10 = 1
So 20642-05-1 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
InChI:InChI=1/2CH2O2.K/c2*2-1-3;/h2*1H,(H,2,3);/q;;+1/p-1
