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Formic Acid

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CAS Number
64-18-6
Synonyms
Formic acid
Molecular Formula
CH2O2
Molecular Weight
46.03
Product Name Synonym
Formic acid

Chemical Information

Formic Acid

Formic acid is 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. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, a solvent, a protic solvent and an astringent. It is a conjugate acid of a formate.

CAS Number64-18-6
PubChem CID284
IUPAC Nameformic acid
Molecular FormulaCH2O2
Molecular Weight46.025
XLogP-0.2
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Heavy Atom Count3
Formal Charge0
Complexity10
SMILES
C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
InChIKey
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Formic Acid
CAS: 64-18-6
CID: 284
Formula: CH2O2
MW: 46.025
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight46.025
XLogP3-0.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass46.005479302
Monoisotopic Mass46.005479302
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count3
Formal Charge0
Complexity10.3
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes