Formic acid, or methanoic acid, is the most basic carboxylic acid with the chemical formula H2CO2. It is crucial in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, particularly in certain ant species. Formates, esters, and salts are derived from formic acid. In industrial processes, formic acid is manufactured from methanol.
Properties Of Formic Acid
Appearance | Colorless fuming liquid |
Odor | Pungent, penetrating |
Density | 1.220 g/mL |
Melting point | 8.4 °C (47.1 °F; 281.5 K) |
Boiling point | 100.8 °C (213.4 °F; 373.9 K) |
Solubility in water | Miscible |
Solubility | Miscible with ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, glycerol, methanol, ethanol Partially soluble in benzene, toluene, xylenes |
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