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formic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_30751

Definition

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. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
CH2O2
Molecular Mass
46.02538
Charge
0
SMILES
[H]C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
InChIKey
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • Acide formique
  • Ameisensaeure
  • aminic acid
  • bilorin
  • formic acid
  • Formic acid
  • FORMIC ACID
  • formylic acid
  • H-COOH
  • HCO2H
  • HCOOH
  • hydrogen carboxylic acid
  • Methanoic acid
  • methoic acid

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
4537
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CHEBI:30751

Additional References

Wikipedia:Formic_acid

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