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Formic Acid

Name: Formic Acid
SKU: 8334210
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Pentagon Chemicals

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HSN Code

29151100

Origin

India

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Pentagon Chemicals

Established in 2006, Pentagon Chemicals has created a track record of success, by supplying Chemicals and Acids to a wide spectrum of Industries. A big chunk of process industries in various parts of India, viz. TamilNadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Pondicherry rely on us for uninterrupted supply of their needs. Our sound growth rate over the years reaffirms our faith that a dedicated efficient service to trade and industry will necessary make an increase in our customer base who look up to us as a Chemical source. The company was recognized as the most "Reliable Source" for uninterrupted distribution of the products in the southern and western regions of India. We are a customer-oriented company and strongly believe in "Supply of Superior Quality Products at most Economical Prices".

Registered address: Tiruvallur, India. Industry: Chemicals, Dyes & Paints › Chemicals, Compounds & Formulations.

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Established

2006

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1–10

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33AGZPD9035D1ZB

IEC code

0409003514

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Mar 2024

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Less than $50,000

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On request

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Product details

Formic Acid
HS Code: 29151100
Formula: HCOOH or HCO2H

Other Names: Carbonous acid, Formylic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid, Hydroxy(oxo)methane, Metacarbonoic acid, Oxocarbinic acid, Oxomethanol

Description

Formic acid, systematically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid. The chemical formula is HCOOH or HCO2H. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in some ants. The word "formic" comes from the Latin word for ant, formica, referring to its early isolation by the distillation of ant bodies. Esters, salts, and the anion derived from formic acid are called formates. Industrially formic acid is produced from methanol.

Properties

Formic acid is a colorless liquid having a pungent, penetrating odor at room temperature, not unlike the related acetic acid.

It is miscible with water and most polar organic solvents, and is somewhat soluble in hydrocarbons.

In hydrocarbons and in the vapor phase, it consists of hydrogen-bonded dimers rather than individual molecules.

Owing to its tendency to hydrogen-bond, gaseous formic acid does not obey the ideal gas law.

Solid formic acid (two polymorphs) consists of an effectively endless network of hydrogen-bonded formic acid molecules. This relatively complicated compound also forms a low-boiling azeotrope with water (22.4%) and liquid formic acid also tends to supercool.

Uses

A major use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.

Formic acid arrests certain decay processes and causes the feed to retain its nutritive value longer, and so it is widely used to preserve winter feed for cattle.

Formic acid is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textile because of its acidic nature.

Formic acid is also used in place of mineral acids for various cleaning products, such as limescale remover and toilet bowl cleaner. Some formate esters are artificial flavorings or perfumes.

Available in 30/ 50 Kgs Can

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