Formic Acid
CAS No: 64-18-6
Formic Acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, known for its pungent odour and high reactivity. This colourless, corrosive liquid is widely used in leather processing, agriculture, and chemical synthesis.
Synonyms
Methanoic Acid, Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid
Formula
CH₂O₂
CAS No
64-18-6
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 46.03 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Liquid
- Density: ~1.22 g/cm³
- Boiling point: ~100.8 °C
- Melting point: ~8.4 °C
- Refractive index: ~1.37
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Key applications
- Leather tanning
- Preservative
- Silage additive
- Textile dyeing
- Organic synthesis
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Industries
- Leather
- Agriculture
- Textiles
- Chemical Industry
Hazard classification
Flam. Liq. 3; H226
Met. Corr. 1; H290
Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation); H331
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral); H302
Skin Corr. 1A; H314
Eye Dam. 1; H318
