Synonyms: methanoic acid
Chemical formula: CH2O2
International name: FORMIC ACID
CAS No.: 64-18-6
Grade: import, pure, GOST 5848-73
Appearance: colorless clear liquid with a harsh odor
Formic acid (methanoic acid) is the first representative in a number of saturated monoacid carboxylic acids.
Production
- as a by-product in acetic acid production by butane liquid-phase oxidation
- methanol oxidation
- carbon monoxide reaction to sodium hydroxide. This is a key commercial method.
- glycerin oxalic ester decomposition
In nature, formic acid occurs in fir-needle, nettle, fruit, bee and ant caustic discharges (in the former, it was found in XVII century for the first time, herefrom comes the name).
Application
Formic acid is used as follows:
- as a preserving and antibacterial agent when procuring feed, as formic acid inhibits rotting and decomposition, therefore, hay and silo treated with formic acid remain unchanged for a longer time.
- in wool mordant dyeing,
- for parasite control in beekeeping,
- as a solvent in certain chemical reactions, as a bleacher when skin curing, etc.
- in laboratories, liquid formic acid decomposition is used to obtain carbon monoxide, etc.
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Name |
Grade |
Packing |
Measurement Unit |
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Formic acid 85% |
import |
1.2 |
kg |
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Formic acid 99% |
import |
1.2 |
kg |
Sphere of application
Acids are critical both in production and in household use. We sell acids of various grades and packing. Acids are substances containing one or several hydrogen atoms, which, in chemical reaction, are likely to be substituted with metal atoms forming salts. Acids happen to be strong and weak, depending on dissociation. Typical properties of all acids are acid flavor and lacmus staining black. Acids have been known since ancient times. They are widely used in human everyday life.