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Formic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Formic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methanoic acid;Formic acid;Aminic acid |
| Chinese name | 甲酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 蚁酸;甲酸;无水甲酸 |
| Chemical category | Organic Acids |
| CAS No. | 64-18-6 |
| EINECS No. | 200-579-1 |
| Molecular formula | CH2O2 |
| Molecular weight | 46.03 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥85.0% (aqueous) or ≥99.0% (glacial); chloride ≤0.005%; sulfate ≤0.002%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with pungent odor, miscible with water, strong organic acid
Application scenarios
Leather tanning, textile dyeing, rubber coagulant, feed preservative, silage additive, chemical synthesis