Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. Its discovery in the distillation products of ants is usually attributed to English scientist John Gray in 1671. Formic acid is also a major byproduct of acetic acid manufacture.Formic acid has a wide range of uses: in leather tanning, as a decalcifier and cleaning product, as a chemical reducing agent, as a preservative in animal feeds, and for manufacturing its salts and esters.

ApplicationsFormic acid, commonly known as formic acid, is the simplest organic carboxylic acid. Compared with other organic acids, its molecules contain both carboxyl and aldehyde groups. Therefore, formic acid has the properties of both acid and aldehyde. As an important chemical raw material, for

1.Background and OverviewFormic acid is the simplest organic acid, a small amount of which exists in ants and bees, so it is also called "formic acid". The molecular formula is HCOOH. It is a colorless, transparent and irritating liquid, which is easily soluble in water, alcohol and ether. With stro

Calculated chemical data of formic acidReference value for hydrophobic parameter calculation (xlogp): - 0.2Number of hydrogen bond donors: 1.

Formic acid, its vapor and air can form explosive mixture, in case of open fire, high heat energy causes combustion explosion. A chemical reaction may occur on contact with a strong oxidant. It is highly corrosive. So, formic acid after leakage, how should we go to dispose of it?