Formic Acid
Formic acid, systematically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid, and has the chemical formula HCOOH and structure H−C−O−H. It 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.
| PRODUCT | Formic Acid |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | CH2O2 |
| CAS No | 64-18-6 |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Packaging Details | 200 L Drum |
| Purity | 85% |
| Grade | Industrial Grade |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Location | Pan India |
Formic acid is a highly versatile chemical used across a range of industries. Its acidity, reducing properties, and ability to participate in esterification make it valuable in leather processing, textile dyeing, agriculture, rubber manufacturing, and chemical synthesis.
Formic acid 85% is a clear, colorless, pungent-smelling liquid that's used in many industries:
- Textiles: Used in dyeing textiles
- Leather: Used in tanning leather
- Electroplating: Used in electroplating
- Livestock feed: Used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed
- Poultry: Used in poultry feed to kill E. coli bacteria
- Water treatment: Used as a reducing agent to catalytically reduce nitrate in water
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in various pharmaceuticals
- Cleaning agents: Used as an active ingredient in cleaning agents