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formate

CHEBI:CHEBI_15740

Definition

A monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of formic acid. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
CHO2
Molecular Mass
45.01744
Charge
-1
SMILES
[H]C([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)/p-1
InChIKey
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Alternative Names

  • aminate
  • formate
  • formiate
  • formic acid, ion(1-)
  • formylate
  • HCO2 anion
  • hydrogen carboxylate
  • methanoate

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:15740

Additional References

Wikipedia:Formate

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