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Formic Acid

CAS #64-18-6

Chemical formula : CH2O2

Formic acid is abundant in nature and has been used for many years as an environmentally friendly alternative in various industries .

Formic acid is the strongest of the simple, unsaturated carboxylic acids.

Furthermore, unlike other organic acids, formic acid has the advantage of being both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde. It acts, therefore, both as an acidifying and a reducing agent, which clearly gives formic acid enhanced potential for use in industry.

Typical Properties

Property Typical value
Molecular Weight 46.025 g/mol
Density at 20°C 1.2 g/cm 3
Freezing Point -13.5 °C
Boiling Point 107 °C
Flash Point >67 °C
Assay 85-87 %

Applications:

Formic Acid is widely used in industries such as textiles, natural rubber and leather processing. It is also used in agriculture, as well as in the production of medicines, cosmetics, detergents and disinfectants. It has excellent properties in controlling acidity, while at the same time effectively restricting microbial growth