Formic Acid

Formic acid (HCOOH) is a simple carboxylic acid, the simplest member of the carboxylic acid family. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, commonly found in the stings and bites of ants and other insects. Formic acid is highly soluble in water and is widely used in various industries.
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  • ▎Physical Properties

    Colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor.
    Boiling point: 100.8°C (213.4°F); Melting point: 8.4°C (47.1°F).
    Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether.
    Has strong acidic properties, with a pH close to 2 in concentrated form.

     

    ▎Chemical Properties

    Formic acid is a weak acid but can act as a reducing agent.
    It can undergo esterification, oxidation, and decarboxylation reactions.
    Reacts with bases to form formate salts.

     

    ▎Common Uses

    Textile Industry: Used as a preservative and as a dyeing agent in the textile industry.

    Agriculture: It is used in animal feed as a preservative and in the production of silage.

    Leather Industry: Used in leather tanning and finishing processes.

    Food Industry: It is sometimes used as a preservative and acidulant in food processing.

    Chemical Synthesis: Formic acid is a precursor for the production of various chemicals, including formate salts, esters, and pharmaceuticals.

     

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