Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid) – LR Grade, 500ml

Methanoic Acid, more commonly known as Formic Acid, is supplied here in a 500ml bottle and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade, making it suitable for controlled educational laboratory use. This organic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid and is widely used in school chemistry to demonstrate acid behaviour and reactions.

The product has a CAS Number of 64‑18‑6 and a UN Number of 1779. Methanoic acid is a clear, colourless liquid with a sharp odour and is fully miscible with water. It should be handled with care and used strictly in accordance with school laboratory safety procedures.

Key Features

• Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid)
• LR (Laboratory Reagent) grade
• CAS No: 64‑18‑6
• UN No: 1779
• Pack size: 500ml
• Clear, colourless organic acid
• Fully miscible with water
• Clearly labelled for safe handling and storage

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Methanoic acid is particularly suitable for GCSE and A Level chemistry lessons, where it supports the teaching of organic chemistry and acid reactions. Its relatively simple structure helps students clearly link molecular structure with chemical properties.

• Demonstrating the properties of organic acids
• Supporting lessons on carboxylic acids
• Investigating acid–base reactions and neutralisation
• Preparing and studying aqueous acid solutions
• Enhancing understanding of functional groups and reactivity

When used under appropriate supervision, Methanoic Acid provides a valuable opportunity for students to explore organic chemistry concepts through practical, curriculum‑relevant experiments.

Important Purchasing & Compliance Information

Please note: This chemical is supplied only to educational establishments. Orders for private addresses are not permitted.

Reportable Item: This product is subject to the Poisons Act 1972. Transactions are monitored, and any order deemed suspicious must be reported. Schools are treated as business customers for compliance purposes.

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Due to courier regulations, this chemical cannot be returned; this does not affect your statutory rights.

Clearly labelled, responsibly supplied, and curriculum aligned, Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid) is an essential reagent for safe and effective organic chemistry teaching in educational laboratories.