Ammonium formate
Ammonium formate is the ammonium salt of the simplest carboxylic acid. As a metabolic intermediate, it induces cytotoxicity by inhibiting mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase, leading to ATP depletion and reactive oxygen species generation, making it a tool for studying metabolic acidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction in research models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
540-69-2
Product Name Alternative
Formic acid ammonium, Formic acid ammonium salt, Ammonium formate, Ammonium Formate
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:60 mg/mL (951.47 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (79.29 mM)
Smiles
[NH4+].[O-]C=O
Molecular Formula
CH5NO2
Molecular Weight
63.06
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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