Formic Acid

CH₂O₂

IUPAC: Methanoic acid

CAS: 64-18-6

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composição elemental

C
26,1%
O
69,5%

Usos

  • Textile dyeing
  • Leather tanning
  • Silage preservative
  • Decalcifier

Curiosidades

  • Named after the Latin word 'formica' meaning ant

Segurança

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes burns

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)O

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
46,03 g/mol
Densidade
1,2200 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
8,4 °C
Ponto de ebulição
100,8 °C
Solubilidade
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).