Formic acid is a colorless, pungent liquid with a chemical formula of HCOOH and a molecular weight of 46.03 g/mol. It is miscible with water and has a high boiling point. Formic acid derives its name from “formica,” the Latin word for ant, as it was first isolated from ant bodies. It is a versatile compound with various industrial applications.

Formic acid (also known as methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid with the chemical formula HCOOH. It is a colorless, pungent liquid that is naturally found in ant venom and bee stings. Formic acid has various industrial and chemical applications due to its unique properties.

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