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Formic Acid, systematically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid. It has the chemical formula HCOOH and structure H−C(=O)−O−H. This acid is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in some ants. Esters, salts, and the anion derived from formic acid are called formates. Industrially, formic acid is produced from methanol.

 

Chemical Name: Formic Acid
Synonyms: Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid
Purity:85% 90% 94% 99%
Packaging:Plastic Drum
Origin:China
CAS No.:64-18-6
Formula:CH2o2
EINECS:200-579-1
Appearance:Liquid
 

 

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What is formic acid used for?

Animal Feed:

Formic acid is mostly used as a preservative (to prevent spoilage) and antibacterial in animal feed. Applying some of it to freshly dried grass prevents it from decaying and preserves its nutrients to a high degree. This acid is also used in large livestock complexes to prevent spoilage of livestock winter food. It is also added to chicken feed to kill Salmonella bacteria in poultry farms.

 

Liquid Fuel Cells:

Decomposition of this substance by heat or by reaction with sulfuric acid is accompanied by the production of carbon monoxide and water, which will be converted to hydrogen if a suitable catalyst is used. Since the amount of hydrogen produced in this reaction is high, it can be It was used as a suitable source of hydrogen for hydrogen fuels. These liquid fuels are expanding in vehicles and other industrial applications due to their renewable nature.

 

Tanning and Leather Production:

Formic acid is used in the tanning industry to disinfect and neutralize lime when hair removal raw skin. It is also used in leather dyeing as a uniform.

 

Textile Industry:

In textiles, formic acid chemical is used to stabilize the color on the fibers, in dyeing natural and synthetic fibers such as wool and nylon and to neutralize the alkaline solution when washing the fabric.

 

Food Industry:

The toxicity of this functional acid is very low, so it can be used as a preservative (E236) in the food industry. One of the applications of this acid in the food industry is to increase the fermentation rate at low temperatures. This use of formic acid CAS 64-18-6 can be very economical because this acid is cheap in large quantities. In addition, its use preserves the nutritional value of products.

And other uses:

 

Medical:

Formic acid is also widely used in the medical industry. This acid is used for various syntheses. For example, this acid is widely used to synthesize insulin.

 

Detergents:

Other uses of formic acid include its use in the detergent industry. In fact, it is present in many industrial cleaners as well as household cleaners.

 

Perfume and Cologne:

Other applications of formic acid include its use as a solvent in the production of perfumes and colognes. This substance is also present in the industry of producing various essential oils.

 

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