Formic Acid

formic acid

64-18-6 CH2O2

Properties

Formic Acid molecular structure
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

Methanoic acid Formylic acid Aminic acid Bilorin Hydrogen carboxylic acid Formisoton Formira Myrmicyl Collo-bueglatt Collo-didax

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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