Formic Acid

Formic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Formic Acid (systematically called methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most famously in the venom of bee and ant stings. It is commonly used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.

Trade Name Formic Acid
Generic Formic acid
Formic acid Other Names Acide formique, Ameisensäure, Aminic acid, Bilorin, Formic acid, Formylic acid, Methanoic acid
Type
Formula CH2O2
Weight Average: 46.0254
Monoisotopic: 46.005479308
Groups Experimental, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Formic Acid
Formic Acid

Toxicity

ORAL (LD50): Acute: 700 mg/kg [Mouse]. 1100 mg/kg [Rat]. 4000 mg/kg [Dog].

Elimination Route

Formic Acid is readily metabolized and eliminated by the body.

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