About Formic Acid
Formic Acid (CAS 64-18-6) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH2O2 and a molecular weight of 46.03 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 64-18-6
- Formula
- CH2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 46.03 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- formic acid
- InChI Key
- BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
Formic Acid is also known as Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid, Bilorin, Hydrogen carboxylic acid, Formisoton, among other names.
Description
Formic acid is 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. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, a solvent, a protic solvent and an astringent. It is a conjugate acid of a formate.
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