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Glentham Life Sciences Formic acid (GK4394)

Glentham Life Sciences Formic acid (GK4394), or methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid and forms a liquid with a pungent smell at room temperature. It has many applications as a preservative and antibacterial agent (especially in animal feed) but is also a major component in the textile and leather industry. Within a laboratory setting, formic acid is often used in reverse-phase HPLC and the synthesis of other chemicals. Recently, formic acid has been a topic of interest in the renewable energy sector with potential use in the manufacture of fuel cells.

Chemical Name: Formic acid

CAS Number: 64-18-6

Purity (Assay): 96.0 - 96.0 %

Synonyms: Aminic Acid, Formylic Acid, H-COOH, HCO2H, HCOOH, Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid, Methanoic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Organic Acids
Chemical Name: Formic acid
Base Chemicals Functions: Antibacterial Agent,
Intermediate,
Preservative
MDL Number: MFCD00003297
PubChem SID: 310273887.0
Molecular formula: CH₂O₂
CAS No.: 64-18-6
EC No.: 200-579-1
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Product Families: Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Organic Acids
Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Fuel Cells,
Leather,
Textiles

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Typical Properties
Specifications

Storage & Handling

Storage: Recommended storage temperature: +20°C.