Description
Genome Specialities FZC is one of the leading supplier of premium-quality Formic Acid for industrial, laboratory, agricultural, and specialty chemical applications.
We provide reliable products that meet international quality standards, ensuring consistent performance across various industries.
Formic acid, systematically known as methanoic acid (HCOOH or CH2O2), is the simplest of the carboxylic acids.
Its name comes from the Latin word formica, meaning ant, because it was first isolated from the distillation of ants.
Chemical & Physical Properties of formic Acid
| Property | Description |
| Chemical Name | Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid) |
| Chemical Formula | HCOOH (CH₂O₂) |
| Molecular Weight | 46.03 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Strong, pungent odor |
| Density | Approximately 1.22 g/cm³ (20°C) |
| Boiling Point | 100.8°C |
| Melting Point | 8.4°C |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water |
| CAS Number | 64-18-6 |
Applications of formic Acid
Industrial Applications
Formic Acid is widely used across numerous industries due to its excellent antibacterial, preservative, and chemical properties.
Agriculture
- Silage preservation
- Livestock feed additive
- Antibacterial treatment
- Feed acidification
Textile Industry
- Fabric dyeing
- pH adjustment
- Textile finishing
Leather Industry
- Leather tanning
- pH control
- Leather finishing processes
Rubber Industry
- Natural latex coagulation
- Rubber processing
Chemical Manufacturing
- Chemical synthesis
- Production of formate salts
- Intermediate for specialty chemicals
Beekeeping
- Control of Varroa mites
- Hive treatment
Pharmaceuticals & Laboratories
- Chemical reagent
- Laboratory analysis
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Common Grades and Their Applications formic acid
Industrial/Technical Grade:
This is the most common and widely used grade, typically available in concentrations ranging from 85% to 99%. The 85% concentration is especially prevalent, accounting for a significant portion of the global market. Its primary uses include:
Agriculture: As a preservative and antibacterial agent for livestock feed and silage to prevent spoilage and nutrient loss.
Textile and Leather Industries: As an acidifying agent for dyeing textiles and a tanning agent for leather processing.
Rubber Production: As a coagulant for natural latex.
Reagent Grade: With a purity of ≥95%, reagent-grade formic acid is used in laboratory settings for chemical synthesis and general analytical work. It has a higher purity than technical grade but is not as stringent as the grades used for specialized analysis.
ACS/ISO Grade: Formic acid that meets the standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS) or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has a high purity (often >96%) and very low levels of specific impurities. This grade is essential for applications requiring high precision and reliability, such as in quality control and research laboratories.
LC-MS/HPLC Grade: This is a very high-purity grade, often containing 98-100% formic acid. It is specifically purified for use in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In these applications, even trace impurities can interfere with sensitive analyses, so this grade has strict limits on non-volatile matter and other contaminants.
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