Formic Acid

Formic Acid

Catalog No: IC-013

The simplest carboxylic acid, an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in the venom of bee and ant stings.
It is soluble in water and alcohol. It dilutes polyvinyl alcohol (PVC).
SynonymMethanoic acidmMeMMeasdzxcxzasdqw
Chemical FormulaHCOOH
AppearanceColourless, fuming liquid
Application-Used to process organic latex into raw rubber
-Used in dyeing and finishing textile industry
-Used as solvents in perfumery industry
-Used in leather treatment
Physical PropertiesPenetrating odor, combustible
MP 8.40 oC
BP 100.80 oC
SG 1.22
Viscosity 1.57 cp
Packing25 kg/can, 35 kg/can
OriginSintas

Specification

ItemResult
HCOOH (%)90
Cl (%)0.003
SO (%)0.001
Fe (%)0.0001