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.
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
Industries
- Agricultural Industry
- Research Laboratories
- Textile Industry