甲酸 90

I. Characteristic

Formic acid (also called methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid. Its formula is HCOOH or HCO₂H. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in the venom of bee and ant stings. In fact, its name comes from the Latin word for ant, formica, referring to its early isolation by the distillation of ant bodies. Esters, salts, and the anion derived from formic acid are referred to as formate(s).

II. Index

III. Usage

1. Pharmaceutical industry: Caffeine,Enzimes, Aminopyrine, Vitamin B1

2. Pesticide industry: Triazolone, Disinfest 

3. Chemical industry: Methane amide, DMF, A geresister 

4. Leather industry: Tanning

5. Textile industry: Natural Rubber

6. Rubber industry: Coagulation 

7. Steel industry: Acid cleaning of steel production 

8. Paper industry: Pulp manufacturing

9. Food industry: Disinfectant 

10. Poultry industry: Silage