what is a formic acid
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Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent. Principally used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.
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Formic acid
- It is also called mathanoic acid.
- It is the simplest form of carboxylic acid.
- Formic acid is a colourless pungent fuming liquid acid HCOOH.
- It is naturally found in ants and many plants.
- Artificially made by catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam.
Uses of carboxylic acid
- It is used in finishing textile and paper.
- It is used in manufacture of insecticides and fumigants.
- It is used as preservative and antibacterial agent.
- It is also used in production of leather.
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