Methanoic Acid
Methanoic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Methanoic 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 | Methanoic 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 |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Toxicity
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 700 mg/kg [Mouse]. 1100 mg/kg [Rat]. 4000 mg/kg [Dog].
Elimination Route
Methanoic Acid is readily metabolized and eliminated by the body.
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