Formic Acid
The simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent. Principally used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. It is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textiles.
- Synonyms
- Carbonous acid, Formylic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid, Hydroxy(oxo)methane, Metacarbonoic acid, Methanoic acid, Oxocarbinic acid, Oxomethanol
- Chemical Formula
- CH2O2
- CAS Number
- 64-18-6
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 46.025 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 8,4 °C
- Boiling Point
- 100,8 °C
- Flash Point
- 69 °C
- Density
- 1.220g/Ml
- Forms
- Liquid (clear)
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Fragrances
- Fabric, textile and leather products
- Leather processing
- Cleaning products
- Preservative
- Etching & Engraving
- Oil and Gas
- pH control
- Agricultural
- Laundry products
- Household industrial
- Animal feed