DINAFormate

DINAFormate is a chemical compound described in some parts of the inorganic and coordination chemistry literature as the formate salt of a cation referred to as DINA. The exact structure of the DINA cation is source-dependent, and different authors may describe DINAFormate with varying counterion geometries. In general, the compound is presented as a crystalline salt composed of a DINA-based cation and the formate (HCOO−) anion.

In terms of properties, DINAFormate is typically reported as a colorless solid or hygroscopic crystalline material. It is usually soluble in water and in polar organic solvents to a moderate extent, with the solubility and deliquescence depending on the specific DINA variant used. Thermal decomposition occurs at elevated temperatures, and some reports describe the salt as sensitive to moisture.

Synthesis routes found in the literature often involve forming a metathesis between a DINA-based salt (for example, a chloride or perchlorate) and a formate source, such as formic acid or sodium formate. The exact conditions (solvent, temperature, and stoichiometry) vary between reports.

Applications of DINAFormate are mainly described within coordination chemistry and catalysis research. The formate counterion can influence the crystallization, solubility, and lattice energy of DINA-containing salts and may participate as a ligand or reactive partner in catalytic cycles under some conditions.

Safety considerations are not uniformly catalogued across sources. As with many inorganic salts, standard lab safety precautions apply, including use of gloves and eye protection and consultation of the material safety data sheet for any bulk handling.