What Is Formic Acid
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Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. Formate is an intermediate in normal metabolism. ... In nature, formic acid is found in the stings and bites of many insects of the order Hymenoptera, including bees and ants. The principal use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.
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The principal use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. When sprayed on fresh hay or other silage, it arrests certain decay processes and causes the feed to retain its nutritive value longer. Formic acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
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