Formic Acid
Formic Acid 85% is a clear, colorless liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. It is a high-purity organic acid valued for its strong acidity, stability, and versatile use as an intermediate in various chemical processes.
Synonyms
Methanoic Acid ; Formic Acid (85%) ; Hydroxyacetic Acid ; Acidum Formicum (historical or scientific term)
Formula
CH₂O₂
CAS No
64-18-6
HS Code
29151100
Industries Served
- Chemical Industry
- Agriculture Industry
- Leather Industry
- Textile Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Food Industry
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Water Treatment
- Energy Industry
- Metal Industry
Applications
- Used in the synthesis of various chemicals and compounds.
- Used in the production of formic acid esters, such as methyl formate and ethyl formate.
- Used in some sanitizing formulations to disinfect and clean surfaces.
- Used in water treatment to adjust the pH levels.
- Used to clean and etch metals.
- Used in the production of biofuels.
- Used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in animal feed.
- Used in the formulation of certain pesticides and herbicides.
- Used in the leather industry for tanning and processing leather.
- Used in textile processing to adjust the pH.
- Used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.
- Used as reagent in the production of certain drugs and intermediates.
- Used as a food preservative and acidulant in certain food products.
- Used in industrial cleaning solutions.