Formic acid 85% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Formic acid 85% (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 85% |
| 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 | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | Russia |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Toxicity
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 700 mg/kg [Mouse]. 1100 mg/kg [Rat]. 4000 mg/kg [Dog].
Elimination Route
Formic acid 85% is readily metabolized and eliminated by the body.
