Formic Acid

CH₂O₂

IUPAC: Methanoic acid

CAS: 64-18-6

Aperçu

Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, naturally found in ant venom. It is used in textile dyeing, leather tanning, and as a preservative.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
26,1%
O
69,5%

Usages

  • Textile dyeing
  • Leather tanning
  • Silage preservative
  • Decalcifier

Le saviez-vous

  • Named after the Latin word 'formica' meaning ant

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes burns

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
46,03 g/mol
Densité
1,2200 g/cm³
Point de fusion
8,4 °C
Point d'ébullition
100,8 °C
Solubilité
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
46,0055
XLogP
-0,2
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
10,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Formic Acid?
Formic Acid (CH₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Formic Acid?
Formic Acid has a molar mass of 46.03 g/mol.
What state is Formic Acid at room temperature?
Formic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Formic Acid organic or inorganic?
Formic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Formic Acid?
Formic Acid (CH₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).