formic acid

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.

• Code: CHEBI:30751
• Source: CHEBI
• Alternative labels: formylic acid H-COOH Acide formique Formic acid Ameisensaeure HCO2H FORMIC ACID hydrogen carboxylic acid formic acid bilorin aminic acid Methanoic acid methoic acid HCOOH