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Formic Acid - Acids - Chemicals & Reagents

Formic Acid

Also Known As Methanoic Acid
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About Formic Acid

Formic Acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing only one carbon. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent aroma. It is about 10 times stronger than Acetic Acid. In nature, it is found in the secretions of certain ants and bees as a defense mechanism, although industrially it is produced from Methanol.

Formic Acid

Since it is miscible with water and most organic solvents, it is commonly used as a pH modifier in liquid chromatography solvent systems. However, the most widespread use of this compound is in the agricultural industry, as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in livestock feed, or to optimize fermentation conditions in silage. It is also an important intermediate or byproduct in chemical synthesis.

Common Uses and Applications

  • Preservative/antimicrobial
  • Beekeeping
  • Fuel cells
  • pH modifier in chromatography
  • Cleaning products
  • Textiles/leathers

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