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Send EmailFormic Acid,Methanoic Acid, Aminate, Methanoate, Hydrogen Carboxylate, Oxomethanol,Metacarbonoic Acid, Aminic Acid,Formisic Acid, Formira, 64-18-6
Molecular Formula (Formic Acid): HCOOH
Molecular Weight: 46.025 gr/mol
Chemical Name: Formic Acid
CAS Number: 64-18-6
It is the simplest of carboxylic acids. Its other most commonly used name is Methanoic Acid.
It was first obtained by distilling and isolating the bodies of ants. For this reason, Formic Acid was called the Latin word formica. This also means ant.
It is both naturally found and naturally produced in ants and some insects for self-defense. In addition, it is involved in the metabolism of single-carbon compounds.
Other Names Are As Follows;
Methanoic Acid
Aminate
Formylate
Methanoate
Hydrogen Carboxylate
Oxomethanol
Metacarbonoic Acid
Anhydrous Form
Aminic Acid
Formisic Acid
Formira
What are its Physical and Chemical Properties?
It is a colorless, odorless, fuming acid. It has a sharp odor.
Its boiling point is slightly higher than water, 101 ° C. Its melting point is 8 ° C.
Its density is 1.22 gr/cm3 at 20 ° C.
Its solubility is 100000 mg/L (25 ° C.)
It can be mixed with Ether, Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol and Ethanol in terms of solubility. In addition, it is partially soluble in Benzene, Toluene and Xylene.
It is soluble in Benzene, Toluene and Xylene up to 10%. It is also less soluble in Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.
Formic Acid decomposes when heated and reacts with strong acids.
