Formate

Formate (IUPAC name: methanoate) is the conjugate base of formic acid. Formate is an anion (HCO2) or its derivatives such as ester of formic acid. The salts and esters are generally colorless.

Formate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Formate
Systematic IUPAC name
Methanoate
Other names
Formylate
Methylate
Isocarbonite
Carbonite(1-)
Hydrogencarboxylate
Metacarbonoate
Oxocarbinate
Oxomethyl oxide ion
Oxomethoxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
MeSH Formates
UNII
  • O=C[O-]
Properties
HCOO
or HCO
2
Molar mass 45.017 g mol−1
Conjugate acid Formic acid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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