formic acid

CH₂O₂
100%
Structural formula of formic acid

formic acid, methanoic acid, C1:0

Methanoic acid occurs as a colorless liquid with a strong smell similar to vinegar. It occurs in nature and is also found in some insects such as ants. As a concentrated acid it is very corrosive.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass46
Density1.22 kg/m³
Melting point47 8.35 282
Boiling point213 101 374
Partition coeff. (logP)-0.54

Reactions using formic acid


Compound added to the database on April 22, 2019, last modified on September 15, 2022.