Chemical Properties |
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| CAS NO | 64-18-6 | Synonyms | Formic Acid |
| Formula | CH2O2 | Formula Weight | 46.03 |
| Form | Liquid | Melting point | 7-9° |
| Boiling Point | 100-101° | Flash Point | 50°(156°F) |
| Density | 1.220 | Refractive Index | 1.3710 |
| Storage & Sensitivity | Hygroscopic. Store under Nitrogen. Ambient temperatures. | Solubility | Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene, xylene and benzene. |
| MDL number | MFCD00003297 | ||
Applications
Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.