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Formic Acid

Overview

Formic acid is a colourless acid made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam.

CAS Number
64-18-6
AKA
Methanoic acid
Chemical Formula
HCOOH

Applications

Food Additives

• Used as a preservative in foods and to create artificial flavours and scents

Others

• Used as an intermediate for cleaning, tanning, and acidifying preparations, as well as an additive for greases and fungicides
• Formic acid is used in the synthesis of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and as a pH regulator in neutralizing the alkaline environment

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